Hadley Wood Primary School

About Hadley Wood Primary School

Hadley Wood Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 102 applications for just 29 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.52. Of those applications, 32 were first-preference choices, and 27 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Enfield community. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, the combination of high demand and a Good Ofsted rating from its most recent 2022 inspection offers a solid signal of parent confidence. The school’s previous inspection in 2008 rated it Outstanding across all available categories, including leadership and early years provision, so the current Good rating represents a measured step down rather than a cause for concern. With a relatively small roll of 205 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is operating near its limit, which helps explain the intense competition for places.

Academically, Hadley Wood Primary stands out within Enfield. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the local authority average of 67%. The school ranked first out of 59 primary schools in Enfield on this metric, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Reading was a particular strength: every single pupil reached the expected standard, and 67% achieved a higher score. In maths, 93% met the expected standard, with 37% reaching the higher threshold. Average scaled scores were 110 in reading and 109 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s Ofsted breakdown from 2022 rated all inspected areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Good. The previous Outstanding rating in 2008 suggests a history of strong leadership, now continued under headteacher Fran Worby.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its pupils. Facilities include an outdoor playground, ICT suite, sports hall, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers dance, football, cricket, swimming, rounders, athletics and tennis, while after-school clubs include coding, film club and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, serving children aged 4 to 11. It does not have a nursery or sixth form. Given its strong academic outcomes, high oversubscription and Good Ofsted rating, Hadley Wood Primary is best suited to families who prioritise solid core skills in a smaller, community-focused setting and are prepared to navigate a competitive admissions process.

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