Highfield Primary School

About Highfield Primary School

Highfield Primary School in Enfield is a large state primary that is clearly in high demand. With 672 pupils on roll against a capacity of 690, the school is operating very close to its limit. The oversubscription picture is striking: for 88 places in the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 326 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.7 to one. Of those, 100 families put it as their first preference, and 82 first-preference offers were made, meaning a significant number of families who wanted a place here were disappointed. The school serves a diverse community; 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a genuinely mixed intake. Under headteacher David Wilson, the school is a non-denominational mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision available for the youngest children.

Academically, Highfield is a strong performer within Enfield. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 67%. This places the school 14th out of 59 primaries in Enfield, putting it in the top 25% of schools in the borough. At the higher standard, 19% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects. Looking at individual subjects, average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 107 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2016, rated it Outstanding overall, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that it remains an Outstanding school. Leadership and management, early years provision, and pupil behaviour and attitudes were all judged Outstanding in the 2016 inspection.

The school offers a solid range of facilities and support. On site there is a library, art studios, a dining hall, and a forest school, plus a chapel. Sports provision includes gymnastics, swimming, athletics and rounders, and there are clubs for coding, chess and film. For families with children who have additional needs, the SEND provision is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given the intense competition for places, this is a school that suits families who live very close and can apply early as a first preference. It is one of only nine Outstanding primaries in Enfield, and the nearest other Outstanding school is Raglan Infant School, 1.7 km away. For parents who value strong academic outcomes in a large, diverse and well-supported setting, Highfield is a compelling choice, but securing a place requires careful planning.

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