St Michael's CofE Primary School
Enfield, EN2 0NB · Enfield · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 3,597 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 41% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 26% | 2.15 |
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's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Extracurricular activities include Create LAMDA, Street Dance with NLDSA, Dance/Drama with Ultra Sport, STEM Club, Create Theatre Performing Arts, Code Crazy, Samanthas Acro Dance, and St Michaels LAMDA Club. Sports options feature Em-Pire Netball, Football with Ultra Sport, Multisports with Ultra Sport, Year 5-6 Netball, and Year 6 Football Clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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.
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Since the last inspection was in 2
What Ofsted said about St Michael's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Michael’s CofE Primary School is confirmed as a ‘good’ school where pupils enjoy a ‘friendly, caring and welcoming’ environment. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a curriculum that is ‘well thought through’ and tailored to meet individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is described as a ‘happy and safe place’ where staff and pupils treat each other with respect.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well sequenced’ curriculum that helps them develop academically, personally, and socially, with clear progression in early years.
- Phonics teaching is ‘well organised’, with quick identification of pupils needing extra help and daily reading practice that builds confidence.
- Staff relationships are ‘consistently positive’, resulting in rare classroom disruption and allowing pupils to concentrate effectively on their learning.
- Governors provide ‘effective challenge and support’, holding leaders to account while strengthening their understanding of subjects beyond English and mathematics.
- Parents hold the school in ‘high esteem’, particularly praising the support provided to families during the pandemic.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in a few subjects, including history and computing, does not sufficiently set out the essential knowledge pupils must remember, focusing too much on skills rather than content retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving appropriate training and being alert to signs that a pupil might need help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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