Oakthorpe Primary School
London, N13 6BY · Enfield · primary school
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49th 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 2,017 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakthorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and the After-School Squirrels Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 pupils against a stated capacity of 456. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Squirrels Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Oakthorpe Primary School
Overview
Oakthorpe Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils enjoy a “calm school environment” where they behave well and feel safe, supported by staff who know them well. The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education, with parents praising the education their children receive.
Strengths
- Staff have “high expectations of pupils’ learning,” including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring pupils “achieve well from their different starting points.”
- Reading is placed “at the heart of the curriculum,” with staff delivering phonics “consistently well” and providing prompt help to ensure pupils become “secure and fluent readers.”
- The school offers a “varied programme to promote pupils’ personal development,” including enriching visits and diverse speakers to foster “understanding and tolerance.”
- There are “clear and consistently applied expectations for pupils’ behaviour,” creating a “purposeful and orderly atmosphere” where pupils are polite and respectful.
- Governors “fully support the school” and staff report that the school takes their “well-being and workload seriously.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not take a “consistent approach to identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge” across all subjects, hindering the correction of misconceptions.
- Attendance levels for some pupils, including vulnerable ones, remain “stubbornly low,” causing them to miss out on valuable learning.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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