Suffolks Primary School
Enfield, EN1 3PU · Enfield · primary school
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56th 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 — 2.3/10 against 836 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Suffolks Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend swimming and cinema trips, visit local places of worship, and enjoy picnics in the park. They also take walks to the post box and around the school area to identify key features, and travel to other local schools for shared events and sporting fixtures. A breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Suffolks Primary School
Overview
Suffolks Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils feel ‘valued and welcome’, displaying strong motivation and positive behaviour supported by ‘kind and helpful staff’. The school fosters a community where children appreciate diversity and take pride in their roles, such as being ‘recyclers’ or school councillors.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a ‘well-planned curriculum’ that builds knowledge over time, with teachers possessing ‘strong subject knowledge’.
- Pupils ‘learn to read well’ due to effective phonics training and an enhanced reading programme offering access to ‘longer, more demanding texts’.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them ‘catch up with any learning that they have missed’.
- Teachers use activities to help pupils ‘recap and revisit prior learning’, ensuring they remember key concepts in subjects like mathematics and science.
- Staff feel ‘very well supported’, with leaders making deliberate decisions to ‘remove unnecessary workload’.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment checks do not focus sufficiently on whether pupils know and remember the most important curriculum content.
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified the most important subject-specific vocabulary and concepts, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders ensuring safeguarding is ‘woven through the curriculum’ and that staff promptly act on welfare concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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