Bishop Stopford's School
53%
Capacity
612
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Bishop Stopford's School
Bishop Stopford's School in Enfield was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's Progress 8 score of -0.54 is the most telling academic metric here, placing it well below the national average and considerably behind the Enfield local authority average of 0.09. This means that, on average, pupils at Bishop Stopford's achieved around half a grade less per subject than students with similar starting points nationally. The school ranks 18th out of 20 secondary schools in Enfield on this measure, putting it in the bottom 10 per cent locally and the bottom 15 per cent nationally. Its Attainment 8 score of 36.5 is also modest, and only 27 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, compared with 48.9 per cent at the grade 4 baseline.
At Key Stage 5, the sixth form is rated Good by Ofsted, but the value-added score of -0.91 is well below average, with students achieving an average of D+ per A-level entry. The school has a small sixth form of just 26 pupils, and the progress banding is described as well below average. At GCSE level, the EBacc entry rate is very low at 4.3 per cent, and only 0.7 per cent of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 5 or above. The school's Progress 8 breakdown shows negative scores across all subject areas, with the most negative being open subjects at -0.74 and the least negative being maths at -0.36. These figures suggest that while the school has improved its Ofsted rating, academic outcomes remain a significant area for development, particularly in comparison with other Enfield secondaries.
The school is heavily oversubscribed, receiving 221 applications for just 67 places in 2025/26, an oversubscription ratio of 3.3 to one. Only 47 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong local demand despite the academic results. Bishop Stopford's is a Church of England school with a chapel on site, and it offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Its SEND provisions cover eight categories, including autistic spectrum disorder and speech, language and communication needs. With 46.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged community. It will suit families who value the Christian ethos, the broad extracurricular offer including rowing, martial arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and who prioritise a supportive environment over top-tier academic outcomes.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brick Lane, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 3PU |
| Headteacher | Tammy Day |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 612 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.6% |
| School Capacity | 612 / 1,165 (53% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.54)
2665th of 3,141
Nationally
458th of 487
In London
18th of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
'21/22
24.3
'22/23
24.8
'23/24
22.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2341%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 168 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)41%
- FE college34%
- Sixth form college16%
- Not sustained4%
- Employment2%
- Apprenticeship1%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2359%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 27 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
0%
Russell Group
0%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)59%
- Not sustained11%
- Further education7%
- Employment7%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Sociology9
- Biology7
- Chemistry7
- English Literature3
- Mathematics3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
21Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed67
221
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)25.2%
- Mixed8.0%
- Black5.2%
- Asian3.7%
- White British3.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
20
Total schools
19
Oversubscribed
15
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Stopford's School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Brick Lane, Enfield
Enfield, EN1 3PU
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