Oakthorpe Primary School

About Oakthorpe Primary School

Oakthorpe Primary School in Enfield holds a Good rating from its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a solid foundation for any family looking at primary options in the area. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where 66% of pupils met the benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits just one point below the Enfield local authority average of 67%, placing Oakthorpe 34th out of 59 primary schools in the borough. The school also performs reasonably well on individual subjects: 84% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 107, while 79% hit the expected level in reading and 74% in writing. At the higher standard, 40% of pupils achieved above the expected level in maths, compared with 32% in reading and 11% in writing. Only 8% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects.

The school’s Ofsted history shows it was previously rated Outstanding back in 2008, but its most recent graded inspection in 2019 judged it Good across the board, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good. An ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. Parent feedback is broadly positive: 91% of respondents would recommend the school, and 98% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. However, there are some areas where parents are less convinced — only 60% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 14% of parents with SEND children disagreed that the school provides the support those children need. The school has a range of SEND provisions on offer, including a SEN unit and resourced provision, and supports children with autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and hearing or visual impairments.

Oakthorpe is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 454 pupils on roll against a capacity of 456. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 85 applications for 51 places and 50 first-preference offers made. The school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 32.2%, reflecting a diverse catchment. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, music rooms, a library, sports hall, and playing fields, with clubs ranging from art and gardening to coding and chess. Sports on offer include football, netball, swimming, and athletics. For families who value a school with strong parent satisfaction on happiness and safety, and who are comfortable with a Good-rated school that is slightly below the LA average on core academic measures, Oakthorpe is a realistic and well-equipped option in Enfield.

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