Starks Field Primary School
London, N9 9SJ · Enfield · primary school
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59th 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 — 1.7/10 against 1,118 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Starks Field Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Skip2BFit, the Daily Mile, football, tag rugby, hockey, netball, basketball, tennis, dance, and gymnastics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Starks Field Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe Starks Field Primary School as a ‘friendly and inclusive’ environment where everyone is respected. The inspection found a ‘calm and orderly atmosphere’ with positive relationships between staff and pupils, resulting in very little disruption to learning. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that broadly supports pupil success, including effective provision for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and considerate’, with bullying being rare and dealt with effectively when it occurs.
- Reading instruction is strong, using a ‘systematic approach to teaching phonics’ with books closely matched to pupils’ learning.
- Staff provide ‘suitable adaptations’ to lessons, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and included.
- Leaders broaden experiences through visits to museums, galleries, and universities, helping pupils develop as ‘thoughtful citizens’.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, with leaders ensuring it remains ‘manageable’ through collaborative planning.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not planned for pupils to regularly ‘practise, recap and revisit’ taught content, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ and ensuring staff remain alert to risks through regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 19% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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