Carterhatch Junior School

About Carterhatch Junior School

Carterhatch Junior School, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Enfield, delivers Key Stage 2 results that sit comfortably above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 academic year, 73% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with an LA average of 67%. That six-point gap places the school 21st out of 59 primaries in Enfield, putting it in the top 35% locally and the top quarter nationally. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. Its most recent ungraded inspection in June 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management also rated Good. This trajectory suggests a school that has found its footing and is now delivering solid, above-average outcomes for its pupils.

Digging into the detail of those KS2 results, the school’s strengths are clear. In maths, 91% of pupils met the expected standard and 32% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Reading saw 78% at the expected level and 29% at the higher level, with an average score of 105. Writing was slightly lower, with 84% meeting expectations and 26% reaching the higher bar. The combined expected figure of 73% is a healthy benchmark, though it does leave room for improvement. Parent feedback is broadly positive: 83% of respondents would recommend the school, and 100% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. However, views on behaviour and how concerns are handled are more mixed — 17% disagreed that the school deals with concerns properly, and 17% disagreed that behaviour is well managed. The school’s SEND provisions cover a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support.

Carterhatch Junior School operates from a site that includes a sports hall, gymnasium, forest school area, ICT suite and art studios. Pupils can choose from clubs such as film, gardening, art, coding and eco club, and take part in athletics, football, cricket and netball. The school has capacity for 360 pupils and currently has 328 on roll, so there is some headroom, though oversubscription is possible depending on the year. With 51.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This is a school that suits families looking for a Good-rated, improving junior school with strong core results and a broad range of enrichment activities, set within a diverse Enfield community. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Galliard Primary School, 2.6 km away, for those considering alternatives.

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