Enfield Heights Academy, Enfield

In its own words: "Welcome to our school's vision and values section. At Enfield Heights Academy, we believe that a strong sense of community and shared values are the foundation of a successful and happy school. That's why we involve our children in creating our vision and values - to ensure that they truly reflect the beliefs and aspirations of our whole school community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Enfield Heights Academy. We are a happy, creative and welcoming primary school where children are encouraged to enjoy learning, achieve their best and grow in confidence. We want every child to feel healthy, happy and safe, and to become a force for positive change in their community and the wider world."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, Lego, eco club, art, debating and journalism.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 15 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Enfield Heights Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 88% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Enfield Heights Academy as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Enfield Heights Academy are Eastfield Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); St James CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 79% maths); Carterhatch Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); and Carterhatch Infant School (0.4 miles, Good).

Enfield Heights Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Enfield Heights Academy is one of 4 schools run by North Star Community Trust Ltd, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 88% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 52% 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 (16%) and other ethnic groups (10%).

In 2026, 38 pupils (19%) received SEN support and 4 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Enfield Heights Academy had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Turkey Street Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Durants School, 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Enfield Heights Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Enfield Heights Academy issued 4 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Enfield Heights Academy are Ark John Keats Academy (0.4 miles), Bishop Stopford's School (0.6 miles), St Ignatius College (0.8 miles) and The Lea Valley Academy (1.2 miles).