Enfield Grammar School
92%
Capacity
1,025
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
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.
Academically, Enfield Grammar's Progress 8 score of -0.05 is classed as 'Average' nationally, meaning pupils achieve broadly in line with expectations given their starting points. This is slightly below the Enfield local authority average of +0.09, but the school's Attainment 8 score of 48.5 and its EBacc average point score of 4.42 are solid benchmarks. In the basics measure, 69 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, with 55.7 per cent reaching the higher grade 5 threshold. At A-level, the school's value-added score of -0.07 is also within the 'Average' band, with pupils averaging a grade C per entry (28.53 points). The school ranks 13th out of 20 similar schools in Enfield on Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority, though it sits around the national median at 1,642nd out of 3,141 schools.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including science labs, a theatre, music rooms, art studios and a sixth-form centre, plus sports such as rugby, hockey and athletics. Its SEND provisions cover eight areas, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder and speech, language and communication needs, so it is equipped to support a range of additional requirements. The clubs list includes Model UN, Young Enterprise, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and an Eco Club, giving pupils plenty of enrichment beyond the classroom. Enfield Grammar is a good fit for families seeking a well-established boys' school with a strong local reputation, a stable Ofsted record and a sixth form that keeps options open. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Highlands School, 1.8 km away, which may be worth a look for those also considering co-educational alternatives.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Market Place, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 6LN |
| Headteacher | Christopher Lamb |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,025 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,025 / 1,111 (92% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.05)
1642nd of 3,141
Nationally
370th of 487
In London
13th of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
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
34.6
'22/23
28.6
'23/24
28.5
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
2022/2369%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 177 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)69%
- FE college21%
- Sixth form college5%
- Employment3%
- 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
2022/2366%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 100 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
23%
Russell Group
23%
Top-third HE
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)66%
- Employment12%
- Not sustained6%
- Further education4%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Other 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- Mathematics25
- Economics24
- Computer Studies / Computing16
- Geography13
- Government and Politics13
- History12
- Biology11
- Physics11
- Psychology11
- Religious Studies9
- Chemistry8
- English Literature7
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
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed172
502
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
105 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% 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.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British19.8%
- Asian16.8%
- White (other)15.2%
- Mixed13.5%
- Black1.6%
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.
75% 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 Grammar School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Market Place, Enfield
Enfield, EN2 6LN
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