Enfield County School for Girls
87%
Capacity
1,015
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Enfield County School for Girls
Enfield County School for Girls is a girls’ secondary school in the London borough of Enfield that currently educates 1,015 pupils against a total capacity of 1,167, meaning it is not yet full but remains a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 34%, which is notably higher than the national average and reflects the school’s inclusive intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 434 applications for 133 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.26 applicants per place. Of those, 87 families listed it as their first preference, and all 87 were offered a place. This level of competition suggests that while the school is oversubscribed, securing a spot as a first-choice applicant is realistic. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character, so admissions are not tied to faith criteria.
Academically, Enfield County School for Girls performs well above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of +0.38 is classified as ‘Above average’ and compares favourably with the Enfield LA average of +0.09. This means pupils typically achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than similar students nationally. The Attainment 8 score is 53, and 79% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also places a strong emphasis on the English Baccalaureate, with 93.4% of pupils entered for the EBacc suite of subjects and 44.8% achieving a grade 5 or above in it. In the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This represents a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2012, but the school remains one of the top five in Enfield out of 20 schools ranked by Progress 8.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, sixth-form centre, and science labs, alongside clubs such as Drama, Debate, Coding, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Its SEND provisions cover a broad spectrum, including support for dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. With an official sixth form, pupils can continue through to A-levels, though the school’s value-added score at KS5 is below average at -0.41, with an average point score per entry of 26.88 (equivalent to a C- grade). This is a school that suits families looking for a strong, inclusive girls’ school with above-average academic progress at GCSE, a diverse intake, and a lively extracurricular offer, but where sixth-form outcomes may be less of a draw for the most academically ambitious students.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Holly Walk, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 6QG |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Gumbrell |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,015 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,015 / 1,167 (87% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.38)
669th of 3,141
Nationally
209th of 487
In London
5th of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
35.2
'22/23
32.9
'23/24
26.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2371%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 174 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)71%
- FE college16%
- Sixth form college11%
- Not sustained1%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2380%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 89 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
23%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)80%
- Employment10%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Not sustained3%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology24
- English Literature22
- Biology18
- Chemistry15
- Geography13
- Government and Politics13
- Art and Design (Photography)12
- History12
- Sociology12
- Film Studies11
- Art and Design (Fine Art)10
- Economics10
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed133
434
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
87 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian19.6%
- White (other)14.7%
- Mixed12.7%
- White British10.8%
- Black1.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Enfield County School for Girls
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Holly Walk, Enfield
Enfield, EN2 6QG
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