St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School
London, N13 6JB · Enfield · primary school
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24th 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 — 8.6/10 against 1,976 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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.
St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the FAB at SMAB Club, Athletics Club, Football, Hockey Club, Tennis Club, Netball, and Gymnastics. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School
Overview
St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "friendly and kind" and achieve well. Leaders maintain high expectations, providing a broad curriculum and numerous opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities, such as through the school council and eco team. The school fosters a supportive environment where staff promote emotional well-being and ensure pupils feel safe.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that "matches the primary national curriculum" with careful consideration of how content builds as pupils progress.
- Teachers "anticipate and put right pupils’ misconceptions" and use questions to deepen thinking, while regularly checking learning to adapt teaching.
- Pupils develop "fluent readers" through an effective phonics scheme and enjoy reading initiatives, including visits to bookshops and meeting authors.
- Staff support is strong, with leaders being "approachable and responsive" to staff views, helping with workload and well-being.
- Cross-curricular links help pupils apply learning in everyday contexts, such as using scientific knowledge about plants to understand geography topics.
Areas to improve
- In a few cases, curriculum delivery does not emphasise "precisely the essential knowledge" leaders intend pupils to learn, which can limit recall of key facts for future application.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-established routines ensuring staff know their responsibilities and concerns are followed up swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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