Laurel Park School
London, N14 7HY · Enfield · secondary school
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21st of 21 secondary schools in Enfield we can score. 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 — 2.1/10 against 492 of them, against 1.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.8 · 9 | 46% | 0.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 38% | 0.87 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.7 · 11 | 15% | 0.17 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laurel Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Science Ambassadors, Debating and Public Speaking, STEM, Coding, and Social Media clubs. Sports include trampolining, football, netball, volleyball, basketball, and athletics. Trips visit the Royal Opera House, Thames riverboats, London Eye, Warwick Castle, Millfield Theatre, Alexandra Palace, The Snow Centre, and Epping Forest. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 607 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Laurel Park School
Overview
Laurel Park School has undergone a "journey of rapid improvement" since its relaunch, with leaders stabilising staffing and significantly enhancing behaviour, curriculum delivery, and support for pupils with special educational needs. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils feel "known and understood as individuals" and benefit from "strict but fair" rules that foster effective learning. While current pupils are progressing well, published outcomes do yet reflect the recent positive changes, as previous cohorts did not benefit from these improvements.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "calm and orderly" behaviour, with staff applying policies consistently and celebrating positive achievements.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," ensuring key knowledge is taught in a logical sequence to aid understanding and memory.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the curriculum alongside peers, supported by expert staff who communicate effective strategies to teachers.
- Leaders have prioritised reading and personal development, including mental health, online safety, and cultural enrichment through "trips for all."
- The newly launched sixth-form provision has "got off to a strong start," offering vocational courses and independent living skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers check all pupils’ learning to prevent gaps, as some pupils do not consistently complete work designed to embed key knowledge securely.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.7 |
| 2024/25 | 36.8 |
| 2025/26 | 37.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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