Capel Manor College, Enfield

Post-16

Further education

Mixed

Ages 16–99

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Mr Peter Brammall

LA:Enfield

Phone:03030031234

Website:www.capel.ac.uk

Address:Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ

Area:Schools in EN1

Admissions:Not applicable

Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Exceptional

Strong

Expected

Needs Attention

Urgent

Achievement

Expected Standard

Personal Development

Expected Standard

Leadership

Expected Standard

Inspected 27 January 2026View full report

URN:130438

UKPRN:10001148

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Enfield North

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Capel Manor College excels at preparing young people and adults for real careers in the green economy through partnerships with major employers and industry leaders. The college creates an inclusive, supportive environment where learners from all backgrounds, including those with additional needs, thrive and gain the confidence and practical skills they need to succeed. Teachers bring strong vocational expertise to engaging, well-planned lessons using industry-standard resources like actual garden environments and exotic animals.

Key Strengths

Strong employer partnerships and curriculum design that reflects current industry practice and emerging green skills needs
Excellent work placements and progression routes, with most learners gaining employment in the green economy
Inclusive culture with effective support for learners with additional needs who make good progress and complete courses
High-quality, industry-standard facilities and resources including partnerships with organisations like the Royal Horticultural Society
Staff feel valued and well-supported, leading to improved retention and teaching quality

Areas for Improvement

Progression in GCSE mathematics remains too low, particularly from grade 3 to grade 4
Teachers occasionally do not give learners sufficient time to consolidate new skills in some lessons
In a few instances, teachers' feedback does not make clear the precise steps learners need to take to improve
Learners' recall of topics such as radialisation and fundamental British Values is not consistently strong

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making learners safer and helping them feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Skills competitions (leather work, flower shows), community projects, volunteering events, work placements, industry events (Crufts), visits to relevant employers, expert speaker sessions

Capel Manor College is a land-based and green skills education provider in Enfield that is widely recognised as a key institution for horticulture, animal management and related sectors in London and the surrounding area. The college demonstrates strong leadership, inclusive practices and excellent employer partnerships that ensure learners develop relevant skills for the green economy.