George Spicer Primary School

About George Spicer Primary School

George Spicer Primary School is a large state primary in Enfield, currently home to 785 pupils against a capacity of 840, so it is running close to full but with a little headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.6%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a diverse intake with a significant number of children from less advantaged backgrounds. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 176 applications for just 55 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.2 to one. Of those, 47 first-preference families were offered a spot, meaning competition is real but not prohibitive for those who make it their top choice. The school is non-religious and mixed, drawing from across the local community.

Academically, George Spicer performs around the middle of the pack in Enfield. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just below the local authority average of 67%. This places the school 40th out of 59 primaries in the borough on that metric, and 38th when ranked more broadly. Reading is a relative strength, with 85% hitting the expected level and an average score of 106, while maths sits at 73% expected and an average score of 104. Higher-standard attainment is modest: 11% achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is hard to say how much value the school adds, but the raw outcomes are solidly mid-range. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in February 2023, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2012.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, library, ICT suite, and dedicated art and music rooms. Clubs cover science, coding, art, chess and film, while sports include football, netball, cricket, rounders and dance. SEND provision is extensive, with support listed for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, autism, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. This makes it a practical choice for families who want a large, well-resourced community school with strong inclusion credentials. It is not a nursery school, so entry is from Reception. For families who prioritise a top-tier academic ranking, higher-performing neighbours like Hadley Wood or St Paul’s CofE may be worth a look, but George Spicer offers a solid, well-subscribed option with good facilities and a genuinely comprehensive intake.

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