St Ignatius College
Enfield, EN1 4NP · Enfield · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 9.8/10 against 691 of them, against 9.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.8 · 90 | 46% | 4.14 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.85 · 95 | 38% | 3.65 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.4 · 89 | 15% | 1.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ignatius College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.85 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Geography Club and visit the Epping Forest Field Studies Centre, Stratford, the Lake District, and Forty Hall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 972 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,229. 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 in reaching the 63.0% attainment benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about St Ignatius College
Overview
St Ignatius College is described as a school where pupils are “exceptionally proud ambassadors” who behave in an “exemplary manner.” The report highlights a “broad and highly ambitious” curriculum that ensures high achievement, particularly in GCSEs, alongside strong personal development and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “courteous and warm” behaviour, showing a strong sense of “social responsibility” and respect for others.
- The curriculum is “sequenced effectively” to build learning cumulatively, with teachers presenting information with “absolute clarity” and addressing misconceptions adeptly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive” due to accurate identification of needs and personalised support that allows them to access the same curriculum as peers.
- Reading is prioritised with “exceptionally effective systems” ensuring swift support, resulting in increased fluency and comprehension.
- Staff feel “well supported” with workload and well-being, while governors provide “highly effective challenge and support.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure recent changes to the sixth-form curriculum are fully embedded, as achievement in some subjects is “not consistently high.”
- The school should continue to “sharpen aspects of the taught curriculum” in the sixth form, building on strong practice in higher-achieving subjects to ensure students achieve equally well across all subjects.
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 | 57.9 |
| 2024/25 | 54.8 |
| 2025/26 | 57.4 |
| 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
—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
- 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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