Chace Community School, Enfield
Chace Community School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Enfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2022. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 10th-highest of the 11 schools in Enfield with published results, and 2,712th of 3,298 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Well below average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Enfield (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chace Community School in detail
Chace Community School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and Duke of Edinburgh.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Enfield
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at Chace Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.5, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 47.5 in Enfield and 47 across England.
34% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 47% in Enfield and 47% in England.
That is down from 42.1 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.6: pupils made well below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 35.3, against 43.1 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 7.8 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 23 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Spanish and History.
Getting a place at Chace Community School
For September 2026 entry, 85 families put Chace Community School as their first choice and 386 named it as one of their preferences, for 127 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Chace Community School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Chace Community School are Enfield County School for Girls (0.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52.8); Enfield Grammar School (0.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.9); Kingsmead School (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49.1); and Bishop Stopford's School (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 39.6).
Each of them had higher 2026 results than Chace Community School.
Enfield County School for GirlsEnfield Grammar SchoolKingsmead SchoolBishop Stopford's School
Where pupils go next
Of the 195 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 89% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 30% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Of the 88 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 52% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 10% into work. 7% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
41.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 34.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (32%), Black (15%) and Mixed (13%).
Chace Community School has a resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties: 12 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Chace Community School had 76 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Enfield Town Station, about 910 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bell Road (EN1), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chace Community School issued 63 suspensions, 6.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Chace Community School are St Andrew's CofE Primary School (0.2 miles), St George's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles), Lavender Primary School (0.3 miles) and St Michael's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolSt George's Catholic Primary SchoolLavender Primary SchoolSt Michael's CofE Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Enfield published that the last place for 2023 entry went to a family 3.117 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Chace Community School creates a calm, purposeful environment where pupils feel safe and trusted by staff. The school welcomes all learners - including those with additional needs and those learning English as an additional language - and provides tailored support to help them succeed. Teachers view education as a seven-year journey and work hard to ensure pupils understand how new learning builds on what they already know.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time, with careful consideration of what pupils have learned before
- Inclusive school community where pupils learn to respect one another and where staff quickly help those with SEND or learning English as an additional language
- Strong systems for pupil safety with effective safeguarding arrangements and staff well-trained to understand and report concerns
- Positive behaviour and attitudes, with clear rewards and consequences leading to a more positive environment
- Over 70% of pupils in Years 7-9 choose to study both a modern language and humanities subject, showing engagement with broad learning
Areas for Improvement
- Not all teachers routinely use assessment strategies to check what pupils remember in depth, meaning some pupils do not build up detailed knowledge across all subjects
- Pupils in Years 10 and 11 are not taking full advantage of opportunities to enrich their experiences through wider school involvement and activities
- Need to provide further guidance and opportunities for pupils to develop their character and self-confidence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place, well-trained staff and governors who are alert to signs of need, and pupils confident they can speak to adults for help.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, ambassadors programme, after-school clubs, public speaking confidence programme
Chace Community School is a secondary comprehensive in Enfield that has improved from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' across all areas. Leaders are determined to provide an ambitious education with strong professional relationships and an inclusive community where pupils feel safe.
About
Chace Community School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Forty Hill, Enfield Town, England. It is situated on Churchbury Lane with its fields backing on to Baker Street.
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At a Glance
41.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from -0.15 to -0.60 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 42.1 to 39.5 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 34% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 39.5 | 34% |
| Disadvantaged(68) | - | 35.3 | 19.1% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(79) | - | 43.1 | 46.8% |
| Boys(72) | - | 35.6 | 29.2% |
| Girls(75) | - | 43.2 | 38.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(49) | - | 37.0 | 18.4% |
| Non mobile(133) | - | 41.3 | 36.8% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 195 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
63
Suspensions
6.52%
Suspension rate
37 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 966 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Chace Community School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Chace Community School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Chace Community 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
- 56
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 50 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot.
17 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 Chace Community School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
965 pupils
1,120 places
155 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Enfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Enfield
Across Enfield council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,975
Got 1st preference
77.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
130
SEN Support
40
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Chace Community School has a resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties: 12 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
880
Total Pupils
416
Boys
464
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
76
Teachers
11.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,972
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,559
Per pupil
£7387k
Total funding
£356k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.7%
Overall absence
25.7%
Persistent absence
857
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chace Community School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Chace Community School
What are GCSE results like at Chace Community School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Chace Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 34% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Chace Community School's Ofsted rating?
Chace Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
How close to Chace Community School do you need to live?
Enfield published for September 2023 entry that the last place offered at Chace Community School on distance went to a family 3.117 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Chace Community School?
Chace Community School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 1120 places.
How big are the classes at Chace Community School?
Classes at Chace Community School average 19 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Chace Community School?
Chace Community School has around 880 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Chace Community School have specialist SEN provision?
Chace Community School has a resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties: 12 places, 10 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Chace Community School?
8.7% of sessions were missed at Chace Community School in 2024/25. 25.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chace Community School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Chace Community School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Chace Community School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 50 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot. 17 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 Chace Community School?
Chace Community School is at Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ.
Sources: Enfield admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)