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Forty Hill CofE Primary School

Enfield, EN2 9EYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1756 of 13,686 nationally

About Forty Hill CofE Primary School

Forty Hill CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Enfield, London, with a current roll of 221 pupils against a capacity of 234, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17%, which is above the national average for primary schools, reflecting a relatively diverse intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 111 applications for 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.7 to one. Of those, 31 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made, indicating that most families who put it first were successful, but competition remains high. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressForty Hill, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 9EY
HeadteacherMichelle Sheehan
Local AuthorityEnfield
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)17.0%
School Capacity221 / 234 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsDining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisRoundersNetballCricketDanceFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningEco ClubBook ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Forty Hill CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.