Brettenham Primary School, London
Brettenham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of Children First Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 390th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Enfield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brettenham Primary School in detail
Brettenham Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Brettenham is a happy school, where each child feels secure, cared for and has a sense of belonging. At Brettenham, we firmly believe in "Children First" and this drives our decision making and together with children, staff and families we aspire to achieve endless possibilities."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Brettenham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 65% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Brettenham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Brettenham Primary School as their first choice and 125 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Brettenham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brettenham Primary School are Fleecefield Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); Raynham Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 53% maths); Meridian Angel Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths); and St John and St James CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 74% maths).
Brettenham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Fleecefield Primary SchoolRaynham Primary SchoolMeridian Angel Primary SchoolSt John and St James CofE Primary School
The trust
Brettenham Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Children First Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 88.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (31%), Asian (12%) and other ethnic groups (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Silver Street Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brettenham Road, 260 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Brettenham Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 914 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Brettenham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brettenham Primary School are The Latymer School (0.8 miles) and Lift Aylward (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
37.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Brettenham Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brettenham Primary School.
- Kumon Edmonton Study Centre490m away · Not yet graded
- MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY520m away · Not yet graded
- ClubsComplete at Raynham Primary School540m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brettenham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brettenham Primary School is in Enfield; for families living there:
Apply to Enfield for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 169
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 17
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 151 slight.
17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Brettenham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
399 pupils
420 places
21 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Enfield council
Places available
3,962
Applications
3,263
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
17.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
410
Total Pupils
208
Boys
202
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,682
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,310
Per pupil
£2834k
Total funding
£205k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
13.9%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Brettenham Primary School
Questions parents ask about Brettenham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brettenham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brettenham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Brettenham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brettenham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Brettenham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brettenham Primary School is oversubscribed, Enfield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brettenham Primary School?
Brettenham Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Brettenham Primary School?
Classes at Brettenham Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brettenham Primary School?
Brettenham Primary School has around 410 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brettenham Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Brettenham Primary School in 2024/25. 13.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brettenham Primary School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Brettenham Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Brettenham Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Brettenham Primary School: Kumon Edmonton Study Centre (490m away, registered, not yet graded), MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (520m away, registered, not yet graded) and ClubsComplete at Raynham Primary School (540m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Brettenham Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 151 slight. 17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brettenham Primary School?
Brettenham Primary School is at Brettenham Road, London, N18 2ET.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)