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Carterhatch Junior School

Enfield, EN1 4JYPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3209 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarterhatch Lane, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 4JY
HeadteacherHelen McGovern
Local AuthorityEnfield
Number of Pupils328
Free School Meals (FSM)51.5%
School Capacity328 / 360 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningArt ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: carterhatchjun.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carterhatch Junior School

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