St Ignatius College
81%
Capacity
999
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Ignatius College
St Ignatius College is a boys' secondary school in Enfield with a Roman Catholic character, currently educating 999 pupils against a capacity of 1,229. The school serves a community where 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a clear indicator of its inclusive intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 329 applications for 161 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. Of those, 125 were first-preference applications, and all 125 received offers — meaning that while the school is oversubscribed overall, every family who put it first secured a place. Headteacher Natasha Socrates leads a school that has seen its Ofsted rating climb from Good in 2016 to Outstanding in its most recent inspection in 2025, with top marks for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The sixth form provision was rated Good.
Academically, St Ignatius College is a standout performer in Enfield. Its Progress 8 score of 0.85 is classified as well above average, meaning pupils achieve nearly a grade more per subject than similar pupils nationally. This places the school first out of 20 secondary schools in the local authority, and in the top 5% nationally. The Attainment 8 score of 57.9 reflects strong overall GCSE results, with 83.1% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 23.8%, with 18.6% achieving the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the school's value-added score of -0.19 is below average, and the average points per entry of 31.97 equates to a C+ grade. However, 11% of entries achieved AAB or higher, and the best three A-levels averaged a C+ grade. The local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.09, so St Ignatius is performing well above its peers.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, science labs, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rugby, rowing, football, and martial arts, while clubs range from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to Young Enterprise and an orchestra. SEND provision covers a wide spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and a resourced provision. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive: 94% would recommend the school, and 94% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy. The school is a strong fit for Catholic families in Enfield seeking high academic standards and a disciplined, supportive environment, though oversubscription means early application is wise. Its sixth form, while rated Good, shows room for improvement in value-added outcomes compared to its exceptional GCSE performance.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Turkey Street, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 4NP |
| Headteacher | Natasha Socrates |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 999 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.2% |
| School Capacity | 999 / 1,229 (81% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.85)
159th of 3,141
Nationally
68th of 487
In London
1st of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more 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.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.9
'22/23
32.5
'23/24
32.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2370%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 91 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
16%
Russell Group
19%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)70%
- Employment13%
- Not sustained8%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Ofsted Parent View
145 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed161
329
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
125 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% 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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Mixed13.6%
- White (other)10.2%
- Asian10.1%
- White British10.1%
- Black3.4%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half 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.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
13
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
9
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 St Ignatius College
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
Turkey Street, Enfield
Enfield, EN1 4NP
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