Delta Primary School, Enfield
Delta Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Enfield, part of Connect Education Trust. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 31 schools in Enfield with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 54% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- 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
Delta Primary School in detail
Delta Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Delta is a supportive, inclusive and nurturing one-form entry primary academy in Edmonton, North London. We have a dedicated and talented staff team, wonderful pupils and supportive parents. We value our relationship with parents and strive to work collaboratively with them to provide the very best opportunities for children."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Delta Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 57% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Delta Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Delta Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Delta Primary School are Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 97% reading, 98% maths); Eldon Primary School (0.3 miles, 68% reading, 77% maths); Houndsfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 81% maths); and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 65% maths).
Delta Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Woodpecker Hall Primary AcademyEldon Primary SchoolHoundsfield Primary SchoolSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School
The trust
Delta Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Connect Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
51.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 63.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (30%), Mixed (11%) and White British (9%).
Staffing
Delta Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ponders End Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shirley Grove (->s), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Delta Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Delta Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Delta Primary School are AIM Academy North London (under 0.1 miles), Oasis Academy Hadley (0.7 miles), Heron Hall Academy (0.9 miles) and Chingford Foundation School (1.6 miles).
AIM Academy North LondonOasis Academy HadleyHeron Hall AcademyChingford Foundation School
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; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Delta Primary creates a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and eager to learn. Teachers check understanding carefully and correct misconceptions, helping pupils develop deep knowledge across all subjects. The school combines high academic ambitions with excellent behaviour and a strong sense of community, where pupils take pride in their responsibilities and treat each other with kindness and respect.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from early years to Year 6
- Exceptional behaviour and a strong inclusive culture where all pupils are valued and treated fairly
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, who progress very well through personalised help
- Staff receive high-quality training and professional development, with strong focus on subject expertise
- Strong reading programme with well-trained staff teaching phonics with precision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school club, assemblies with performances, poetry recitals, diversity celebration events, Delta Parliament (school leadership), Games Makers peer support programme
Delta Primary School is a warm and welcoming community where pupils flourish and achieve exceptionally well. The school has made outstanding progress since its previous 'requires improvement' rating, with all key areas now rated outstanding.
At a Glance
51.8%
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 declined from 86% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 57% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 71% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
14.0
Avg class size
13.3
Infant (KS1)
14.4
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Delta Primary School
Delta's Got Talent!
17 Jul 2026
Delta Carnival!
16 Jul 2026
First year at Delta completed!
16 Jul 2026
Pupil of the term, Outstanding Kindness and Attendance breakfast
16 Jul 2026
KS1 and KS2 Sports Day
10 Jul 2026
Reception Mini Olympics
9 Jul 2026
From Delta Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Delta Primary School
Before and after school care
Delta Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Enfield
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Delta Primary School.
- Fun Fest Enfield370m away · Not yet graded
- Quality Academy690m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Delta Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Delta 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
- 47
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 40 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
54%
Available places
114 pupils
210 places
96 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
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
112
Total Pupils
63
Boys
49
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,493
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,588
Per pupil
£1029k
Total funding
£92k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
116
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
Questions parents ask about Delta Primary School
What are SATs results like at Delta Primary School?
Of the pupils at Delta Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Delta Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Delta Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Delta Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Delta 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 Delta Primary School?
Delta Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 54% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Delta Primary School?
Classes at Delta Primary School average 14 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Delta Primary School?
Delta Primary School has around 112 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Delta Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Delta Primary School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Delta Primary School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Delta 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 Delta Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Delta Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Delta Primary School: Fun Fest Enfield (370m away, registered, not yet graded) and Quality Academy (690m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Delta Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 40 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Delta Primary School?
Delta Primary School is at Nightingale Road, 206a, Enfield, N9 8PT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)