Carterhatch Infant School
98%
Capacity
305
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Carterhatch Infant School
Carterhatch Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Enfield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 305 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 310 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Carterhatch Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Clements, it falls under Enfield local authority.
Carterhatch Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 63 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
Carterhatch Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Carterhatch Infant School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Choir, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Enfield, Carterhatch Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 4JY |
| Headteacher | Sarah Clements |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 305 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.6% |
| School Capacity | 305 / 310 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed63
122
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carterhatch Lane, Enfield
Enfield, EN1 4JY
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