Durants School, Enfield
Durants School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Enfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Durants School in detail
Durants School in its own words
In its own words: "Durants promotes a holistic environment for young people with autism and their families. Durants offers a person-centred curriculum that enables all students supported by their families to achieve and forge their own path into society and adulthood."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Durants School is a maintained special school that currently caters for 189 pupils, (over three sites - Pitfield Way, Southgate and a provision at Winchmore School) from the aged between 11-19. We are a secondary autism specific provision in the borough of Enfield. We have also redeveloped our school site at Pitfield Way."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Durants School are Russet House School (0.4 miles, Good); Salmons Brook School (0.5 miles); Fern House School (0.8 miles, Good); and Waverley School (0.9 miles, Outstanding).
Russet House SchoolSalmons Brook SchoolFern House SchoolWaverley School
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 4% to a further education college.
Who goes there
61.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (39%), White British (14%) and Mixed (10%).
Almost every pupil at Durants School has an education, health and care plan (203 of 206 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Durants School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Turkey Street Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Enfield Highway (->w), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Durants 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
Durants School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Durants School excels at understanding and supporting vulnerable pupils with autism and other additional needs. The school has high expectations for all pupils and provides a fun, interesting curriculum that prepares them for independent adult life. Staff are kind and patient, and pupils report feeling happy, safe and well-supported.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that teaches academic subjects alongside life skills like healthy living and community awareness
- Expert staff who understand each pupil's needs and provide specialist support in a respectful way
- Systematic approach to teaching reading and helping pupils understand what they read
- Strong behaviour and communication strategies with very little disruption to lessons
- Rich programme of community activities and visits to help pupils learn and prepare for adult life
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports and physical activities, visits to local shops and places of worship, community outings, workplace experiences, college visits, supported internships
Durants School is a good special school for pupils aged 11-19 with autism and other additional needs. Inspectors found evidence suggesting the school could be outstanding, with pupils happy, safe, and receiving specialist support from kind and patient staff.
About
Durants School is a coeducational Special School in Enfield, London. There are 95 pupils on the roll, between the ages of 11 and 19.
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At a Glance
61.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Durants School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Durants School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Durants 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
- 116
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 116 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 105 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
206 pupils
200 places
6 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
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.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
203
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Durants School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
157
Boys
49
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
32
Teachers
6.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,495
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.6%
Overall absence
37.9%
Persistent absence
145
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
Durants School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Durants School
What are GCSE results like at Durants School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Durants School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.9. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Durants School's Ofsted rating?
Durants School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Durants School?
No fixed boundary. When Durants School is oversubscribed, Enfield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Durants School?
Durants School has around 206 pupils on roll. 62% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Durants School have specialist SEN provision?
Durants School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Durants School?
12.6% of sessions were missed at Durants School in 2024/25. 37.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Durants School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Durants School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Durants School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 116 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 105 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 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 Durants School?
Durants School is at 4 Pitfield Way, Enfield, EN3 5BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)