Wilbury Primary School

About Wilbury Primary School

Wilbury Primary School is one of 68 state primary schools in the Enfield local authority, and it sits 24th in the local league table. That puts it ahead of the majority of its peers, though the three highest-scoring schools in the area — Hadley Wood Primary School, St Paul's CofE Primary School, and One Degree Academy — all outrank it on the same KS2 metric. The school is a mixed, non-religious primary for children aged 2 to 11, led by headteacher Lisa Wise. With 749 pupils on a capacity of 965, it has room to grow, and its intake is notably inclusive: 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school retained an overall Good rating, with Outstanding marks for early years provision and for behaviour and attitudes. The previous inspection in 2013 also rated the school Good overall, so the current rating reflects consistent performance over a decade.

Academically, Wilbury performs above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 KS2 assessments, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared to the Enfield average of 67%. Maths was a particular strength: 90% of pupils met the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 106, and 30% reached the higher standard. Reading and writing also held up well, with 72% and 81% reaching the expected level respectively, and 23% and 13% reaching the higher standard. At the highest level, 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. The school’s Ofsted breakdown shows Good ratings for leadership and management, quality of education, and personal development, alongside the two Outstanding grades. This combination of solid exam results and strong inspection outcomes suggests a school that delivers consistently above the local norm, particularly in maths and early years.

Wilbury offers a broad set of facilities including an outdoor playground, a sensory room, a forest school, a gymnasium, and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, gymnastics, football, cricket, and netball, while clubs include choir, art club, and coding. The school has a nursery provision and a dedicated range of SEND support, catering for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, visual impairment, physical disability, and other difficulties. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 106 applications for 71 places, with all first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests strong local demand but not an impossible barrier for families who prioritise it. Wilbury is a good fit for families seeking an inclusive primary with strong early years provision and a clear focus on behaviour, set within a diverse and urban London borough.

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