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Kingsmead School

Enfield, EN1 1YQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
Progress 8
-0.32
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
151 1st-choice / 175 places
Ranking
#2,279
of 3,141 nationally

About Kingsmead School

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 170 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 78% of parents would recommend Kingsmead School. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 197 applications for 175 places, with 151 first-preference offers made — an oversubscription ratio of 1.13. Parents reported strong positives on happiness and safety: 85% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 87% felt their child is safe. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Good by Ofsted in the most recent inspection, and 63% of parents agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved. However, only 60% felt concerns are dealt with properly, and 48% agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication, and social, emotional and mental health, though only 64% of parents agreed SEND children receive the support they need.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address196 Southbury Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 1YQ
HeadteacherDavid Medway
Local AuthorityEnfield
Number of Pupils1,502
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity1,502 / 1,050 (143% full)

The full report on this school

What 170 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsArt StudiosSports HallICT SuiteScience LabsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RowingCross CountryFootballGymnasticsAthleticsMartial ArtsSwimmingDanceBasketballBadminton

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningDramaChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: kingsmeadschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsmead School

Kingsmead School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.