George Spicer Primary School
Enfield, EN1 1YF · Enfield · primary school
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29th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 2,080 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Spicer Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join swimming lessons and a letterbox workshop. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 703 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about George Spicer Primary School
Overview
George Spicer Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils across two sites feel part of one big community. Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum that reflects the school’s diverse community, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated, behave well, and feel safe, with staff described as "kind and friendly" who effectively resolve issues like bullying.
- The curriculum in most subjects, including mathematics and reading, is precisely sequenced so pupils build knowledge securely.
- Reading is given "top priority," with pupils developing secure phonics knowledge and becoming fluent readers.
- Staff work effectively together and with parents to support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders promote wider development well, with pupils engaging in clubs, leadership roles, and events like ‘Pride week’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to refine curriculum thinking in a few subjects, such as history, by identifying the most important content to prevent gaps in learning.
- Leaders should strengthen assessment approaches in some subjects to better track what pupils know and remember over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being vigilant and leaders working diligently with professionals to ensure vulnerable pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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