Houndsfield Primary School
London, N9 7RE · Enfield · primary school
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50th 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 — 5.1/10 against 1,740 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Houndsfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 496 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Houndsfield Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Houndsfield Primary School feel happy and safe, benefiting from an environment where they "trust their teachers and learn to respect one another." The school delivers a "Good" quality of education with "Outstanding" personal development, supported by an "ambitious and well-structured curriculum" that prepares pupils well for future learning.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as "calm and purposeful," with staff who "expect, recognise and reward positive behaviour."
- Leaders have established an "ambitious and well-structured curriculum" with clear building blocks of knowledge, skills, and vocabulary.
- Reading is a priority, with "well-trained staff" delivering phonics with precision and providing "well-targeted support" for those falling behind.
- Personal development is "exceptional," offering enriching activities such as visits to museums, learning musical instruments, and workshops on safety and democracy.
- Robust systems are in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with "carefully constructed" individual plans.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff are trained to consistently implement adaptations for pupils with SEND, as some currently "lack confidence in how to adapt learning activities."
- Teachers need to provide more consistent opportunities for pupils to learn and apply subject-specific vocabulary, as current practice is "not consistent."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders are "organised and systematic" and staff are "highly trained to recognise the signs that may indicate pupils are at risk of harm."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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