Garfield Primary School
London, N11 1BH · Enfield · primary school
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60th of 61 primary schools in Enfield we can score, 68 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 1,487 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music clubs, learn violin, guitar, saxophone, and flute, and perform at the Enfield Singing Festival. Sports include football, tag rugby, athletics, gymnastics, and cultural dance. Trips visit the Tower of London, British Museum, Natural History Museum, and Buckingham Palace. A breakfast club and after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are trips to London museums organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Garfield Primary School
Overview
Garfield Primary School is described as a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils are treated with kindness and care. The report highlights a broad and ambitious curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, alongside high expectations for behaviour and attendance. While most areas are well-established, recent curriculum changes mean some subjects are still in early stages of implementation.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious" with knowledge "logically sequenced" so pupils "learn and remember more over time".
- Reading is prioritised through a "well-organised and structured phonics programme" implemented with fidelity, ensuring children develop knowledge from the start.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and supported to access the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers".
- Personal development is fostered through a list of "50 experiences" and involvement in the school parliament, promoting "fundamental British values".
- Governors are "ambitious for all pupils" and hold leaders to account, while staff feel "valued" and supported regarding workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop subject-specific training to help staff build expertise in subjects where curricular thinking is "not as fully developed".
- Support must be focused on enabling teachers to implement the planned curriculum effectively in these areas to ensure pupils "learn and retain important concepts".
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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