Bishop Stopford's School
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.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2024Latest monitoring visit (25 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications