St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Enfield, EN3 7DE · Enfield · primary school
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25th 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 — 8.7/10 against 1,515 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Junior Choir, Dance Club, and Netball Club, or participate in football, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, and netball. Arts activities include nativity plays, musical productions, recorder lessons, and singing workshops. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 334 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the musical productions into the wider arts programme?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘eager to come to school’ and learn in a ‘calm environment’ supported by ‘warm, caring relationships’. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who ‘conduct themselves well’ and achieve well across a range of subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well structured’, allowing pupils to ‘apply their learning to more complex tasks’ through logical sequencing of knowledge.
- Adults possess ‘secure subject knowledge’ and ‘explain concepts clearly’, ensuring pupils ‘understand new content securely’ and use advanced vocabulary with understanding.
- Reading is a clear priority; children are taught to read ‘straight away in Reception’ using books that match their known sounds, fostering fluency and enjoyment.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘supported effectively’ with early identification of needs, enabling them to ‘access the curriculum and achieve well’.
- Staff value the support from leaders for their well-being and professional development, contributing to a ‘kind, caring school’ culture.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, adults do not always ‘model and extend children’s language effectively’, meaning some pupils miss opportunities to hear and practise new words.
- Safeguarding records sometimes ‘lack detail’ regarding agreed actions and outcomes, and the school must work ‘more quickly with external agencies’ when following up on concerns.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff trained to identify signs of need and report concerns quickly, though record-keeping detail and speed of external agency engagement require improvement.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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