Winchmore School
London, N21 3HS · Enfield · secondary school
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10th of 21 secondary schools in Enfield we can score. 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 — 6.8/10 against 812 of them, against 5.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.8 · 50 | 30% | 1.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.13 · 59 | 25% | 1.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.5 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winchmore School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Steelpan Group, Wind Band, Choir, and Guitar Club. Sports include Rock Climbing, Netball, and Go Karting. Arts activities cover Dance, Photography, and Textiles. Trips include a Year 7 summer residential, Year 11 Eurodisney, and D of E. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,859 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,433. 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
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What Ofsted said about Winchmore School
Overview
Winchmore School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" and high expectations for pupil behaviour. Leaders provide a "broad and ambitious" curriculum with extensive enrichment opportunities, ensuring pupils are "happy and safe" while fostering leadership skills, particularly among sixth-form students.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," offering a "wide range of academic and vocational subjects" that caters to every pupil’s needs.
- Teachers are described as "experts in their subjects" who know their pupils well, providing effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, working hard in lessons and demonstrating courtesy; bullying is reported as "rare" and addressed quickly by staff.
- There is a strong focus on reading, with leaders identifying weak readers and providing support that helps them "quickly gain the knowledge and skills they need to become fluent readers."
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders" regarding workload management and professional development, contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum in all subjects is "securely embedded," as knowledge and skills in some newly introduced subjects are not as secure as in others.
- Assessment practices need consistency; leaders must ensure teachers "systematically check" pupil understanding before moving on to new learning to support sustained progress.
- Leaders should support pupils to "engage in discussion about their learning" to help them make secure links across the curriculum and connect pieces of knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust" procedures for reporting concerns and secure recruitment processes.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.2 |
| 2025/26 | 48.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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