Enfield Grammar School
About Enfield Grammar School
Enfield Grammar School is a popular choice among local families, with 502 applications for 172 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.92. Of those, 105 first-preference offers were made, reflecting strong demand for this boys' state secondary. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in January 2024, confirmed it 'remains Good' — a rating it has held consistently since its last graded inspection in September 2018, where it also scored Good across leadership, sixth-form provision and overall effectiveness. With 30.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake, and its size of 1,025 pupils sits just below its capacity of 1,111. For parents weighing up options, the combination of high demand and a stable Ofsted record suggests a school that local families trust and actively choose.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Latest monitoring visit (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications