Firs Farm Primary School

About Firs Farm Primary School

Firs Farm Primary School in Enfield has a strong parent community, with 77% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025 and collected 56 responses, shows particularly high satisfaction around pupil happiness and safety: 91% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 92% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, Firs Farm received 132 applications for just 49 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.69 applicants per place. Of those, 43 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. This level of demand suggests a school that families in the area are actively choosing, and the positive parent feedback on communication and activities backs that up — 73% agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 92% felt their child can take part in clubs and activities.

Academically, Firs Farm’s most recent Key Stage 2 results, from the 2023/24 academic year, show a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 54%, which is below the Enfield local authority average of 67%. This places the school 52nd out of 59 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half locally and the bottom 50% nationally. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story. In reading, 74% of pupils met the expected standard and the average scaled score was 106, which is above the national benchmark of 100. Maths saw 67% reach the expected standard with an average score of 104. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading was 31%, compared with 21% in maths and just 8% in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, judged it Good across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision — a consistent rating from its previous Good inspection in 2019.

Firs Farm is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It currently has 555 pupils against a capacity of 630, so there is some room for growth. The school reports a range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, as well as a resourced provision. Facilities include art studios, an ICT suite, music rooms, and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel. The sports programme covers football, cricket, tennis, swimming and gymnastics, and there are clubs such as eco club, coding, drama and choir. With 27.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively diverse catchment. It’s a solid, well-regarded local option for families who prioritise a Good Ofsted rating, strong parent satisfaction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, though those focused on top academic outcomes may want to look at higher-performing schools in the borough.

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