Schools across Enfield
Local authority · 108 schools across 9 towns
108
68 primary · 18 secondary
55,471
85% capacity used
32
1 outstanding · 31 good
65,398
9,927 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
76.2%
KS2 Maths
76.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
6,204 spare places
Secondary Schools
3,285 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
94
2024/25
Absence trend across Enfield schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
85%
Plans Issued
706
Assessment Requests
1,023
Tribunal Cases
12
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
43
Lodged
(0.9%)
22
Heard
2
Successful
(9%)
Primary (infant classes)
29
Lodged
(0.7%)
14
Heard
2
Successful
(14%)
Secondary
179
Lodged
(3.9%)
138
Heard
19
Successful
(14%)
Total
222
Lodged
(2.4%)
160
Heard
21
Successful
(13%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.