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Laurel Park School

Enfield, N14 7HYSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.37
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 119 places
Ranking
#2,391
of 3,141 nationally

About Laurel Park School

Laurel Park School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.37 sits well below the Enfield local authority average of 0.09 for secondary schools, placing it 17th out of 20 schools in the borough. That gap is significant: the school’s pupils, on average, achieve nearly half a grade less per subject than their peers across the LA. The Attainment 8 score of 37.7 reinforces this picture, and the school’s Progress 8 banding is officially classed as ‘Below average’. Nationally, it ranks in the bottom quarter, at the 76th percentile among 3,141 schools. However, these headline figures don’t tell the whole story. The school serves a notably disadvantaged intake, with 42.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average. When you look at the breakdown, English Progress 8 (-0.16) is the strongest subject area, while the open element (-0.66) drags the overall score down. The EBacc entry rate of 48.5% is respectable, but only 15.8% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWilmer Way, London, Enfield, N14 7HY
HeadteacherAdele Christofi
Local AuthorityEnfield
Number of Pupils539
Free School Meals (FSM)42.2%
School Capacity539 / 800 (67% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Science LabsLibraryDining HallTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreTheatreGymnasiumPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

SwimmingMartial ArtsBadmintonGymnasticsFootballBasketballRugbyTennisCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirScience ClubFilm ClubDramaBook ClubDuke of EdinburghCodingChessModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:50-08:20

Source: laurelparkschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Park School

Laurel Park School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.