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.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Apr 2022Latest monitoring visit (28 Apr 2022): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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