Edmonton County School

About Edmonton County School

Edmonton County School was rated Good across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That consistency is backed up by the school’s strongest exam metric: a Progress 8 score of 0.23, which places it in the Above average banding nationally. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Enfield is 0.09, so Edmonton County is comfortably ahead of its local authority peers. In the Enfield rankings, it sits 10th out of 20 schools on this measure, which puts it in the top half of the borough. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 46.4 and its EBacc average point score of 4.18 further underline solid academic performance, with 65.5% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also has a formal sixth form, where A-level students achieved an average of 34.44 points per entry, equivalent to a C+ grade, and a value-added score of 0.04, indicating progress in line with expectations.

Digging deeper into the Progress 8 breakdown, the school’s strongest subject area is the EBacc pillar, where it scores 0.49, well above the national average. English progress is also positive at 0.22, while maths and open subjects are closer to the baseline at 0.08 each. The EBacc entry rate is 36.4%, and 22.2% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, 19% of entries were graded AAB or higher, and the best three A-levels averaged a C+ grade. The sixth form’s progress banding is rated as Average, with a confidence interval that spans from -0.13 to 0.22, so results are broadly in line with similar students nationally. Compared with its previous inspection in 2014, the school has maintained a Good rating across both visits, with no decline in any category. For parents weighing up options in Enfield, Edmonton County’s Progress 8 score is notably stronger than the local authority average, and the school ranks in the top half of the borough on this key measure.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 670 applications for 270 places, a ratio of 2.48 applicants per place, with 205 first-preference offers made from 206 first-preference applications. That level of demand suggests strong local reputation. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, playing fields, art studios, a sixth form centre, and even a chapel. The sports programme is broad, covering football, hockey, gymnastics, rowing, and martial arts, while extracurricular options include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model UN, orchestra, and debate club. SEND provision is comprehensive, with support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 42.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Edmonton County is a good fit for families who want a large, mixed, all-through state school with strong academic progress, a wide range of activities, and a sixth form that keeps options open.

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