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Carterhatch Infant School

Enfield, EN1 4JYPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 63 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Carterhatch Infant School

Carterhatch Infant School is a state primary in Enfield that serves children from age 2 to 7, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 305 pupils against a school capacity of 310. The school’s intake reflects a significantly higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 122 applications for 63 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.94, and all 62 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests that local families who put Carterhatch as their top choice are almost certain to get in, but the overall competition means it is a popular option within the borough. The school has a nursery provision, so families can join from age 2, and it is a mixed, non-religious school with no boarding or sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarterhatch Lane, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 4JY
HeadteacherSarah Clements
Local AuthorityEnfield
Number of Pupils305
Free School Meals (FSM)47.6%
School Capacity305 / 310 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsArt StudiosDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsGymnasticsDanceSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirCodingChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:15-08:45

Source: carterhatchinfants.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Carterhatch Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.