Forty Hill CofE Primary School

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.

Academically, Forty Hill performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Enfield local authority average of 67%. This places the school 10th out of 59 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top 25% nationally. Reading scores are particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 109 and 46% of pupils achieving the higher standard. Maths also performs well, with an average score of 107 and 89% reaching the expected level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2021, rated it Good across all categories, including early years provision, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. This is a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2006, but the inspection team found no significant weaknesses.

The school site includes a chapel, library, music rooms, playing fields and a forest school area, and offers a wide range of sports including tennis, swimming and netball, plus clubs such as chess, gardening and eco club. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, social and emotional mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families seeking a church school with strong academic results and a clear community feel, Forty Hill is a solid choice, though the high oversubscription means early application is essential. Its Good rating and strong KS2 outcomes make it a reliable option within Enfield’s competitive primary market.

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