Prince of Wales Primary School
80%
Capacity
552
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Prince of Wales Primary School
Prince of Wales Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Enfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 552 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 690 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Prince of Wales Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jan Bless, it falls under Enfield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7666th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 59 in Enfield.
Prince of Wales Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 45 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Prince of Wales Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Enfield, Prince of Wales Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Salisbury Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 6HG |
| Headteacher | Jan Bless |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 552 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.7% |
| School Capacity | 552 / 690 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7666th of 13,686
Nationally
1243rd of 1,592
In London
43rd of 59
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Salisbury Road, Enfield
Enfield, EN3 6HG
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