Kingsmead School
143%
Capacity
1,502
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
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.
Academically, Kingsmead's Progress 8 score of -0.32 is rated 'Below average' nationally, placing it 16th out of 20 secondary schools in Enfield. This is significantly below the local authority average Progress 8 of 0.09. The Attainment 8 score sits at 41, and 59.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though this drops to 36.4% at grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 3.83, with 67.4% of pupils entering the EBacc combination of subjects. In its most recent graded inspection in 2022, the school was rated Requires Improvement overall, with a grade 3 for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, while personal development was rated Good. The 2024 inspection was ungraded but confirmed that behaviour and attitudes and personal development remain Good, while quality of education and leadership and management still require improvement.
Kingsmead is a large secondary school with 1,502 pupils against a capacity of 1,050, and 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Facilities include music rooms, art studios, a sports hall, science labs, a swimming pool, and even a chapel. Sports on offer range from rowing and gymnastics to martial arts and dance, and there are clubs including choir, gardening, drama, chess and science club. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils will need to plan for post-16 options elsewhere. For families considering Kingsmead, the data suggests a school where many parents are broadly satisfied, particularly with happiness and safety, but where academic outcomes are below the local average and the school is still working through areas identified for improvement by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Ignatius College, 2.5 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 196 Southbury Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 1YQ |
| Headteacher | David Medway |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,502 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,502 / 1,050 (143% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.32)
2279th of 3,141
Nationally
430th of 487
In London
16th of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2382%
of GCSE leavers continue at FE college (cohort: 177 pupils).
- FE college82%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Not sustained5%
- Employment4%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
170 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed175
197
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
151 families put this school as their 1st choice (77% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British81.0%
- White (other)2.7%
- Mixed1.6%
- Asian0.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
19
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
12
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsmead School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
196 Southbury Road, Enfield
Enfield, EN1 1YQ
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