Lavender Primary School
Enfield, EN2 0SX · Enfield · primary school
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32nd 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 — 6.8/10 against 3,495 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lavender Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 549. 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 expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Lavender Primary School
Overview
Lavender Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a “friendly and highly inclusive school” where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for secondary education. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, who achieve well from their starting points and benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The school fosters a “calm and nurturing atmosphere” where pupils behave well and focus on learning without disruption.
- Staff possess “secure” subject knowledge, enabling children to get off to a “rapid start” in the early years, including provision for two-year-olds.
- Reading is a key priority; the school is “quick to identify pupils at risk of falling behind” and provides effective extra support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, with effective adaptations to learning environments.
- The personal development programme is a strength, with pupils speaking confidently about online safety, healthy eating, and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Strategies to support pupils’ foundational skills in writing and letter formation are not always used consistently, meaning some pupils do not develop transcription skills as quickly as they could.
- Checks on what pupils have learned do not always identify errors or misconceptions effectively, leaving some gaps in knowledge unaddressed.
Safeguarding
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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