Galliard Primary School, London
Galliard Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London, part of Children First Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 589th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Enfield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Galliard Primary School in detail
Galliard Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Galliard is a friendly school where the learning and achievement of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do. We are a three -form entry school with children from 2-11 in Edmonton, North London. We are also proud to have both a Nurture group and an Additionally Resourced Provision for pupils with Autism."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Galliard Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Galliard Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Galliard Primary School as their first choice and 171 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 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 Galliard Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Galliard Primary School are Houndsfield Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 81% maths); Bush Hill Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 64% maths); The Raglan Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 83% maths); and Raglan Infant School (0.6 miles, Outstanding).
Galliard Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Houndsfield Primary SchoolBush Hill Park Primary SchoolThe Raglan Junior SchoolRaglan Infant School
The trust
Galliard Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Children First Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 59.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (19%), Asian (14%) and Mixed (11%).
Galliard Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bush Hill Park Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trinity Avenue Bush Hill Park, 350 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 677 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Galliard Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Galliard Primary School are Heron Hall Academy (0.6 miles), AIM Academy North London (0.7 miles), Edmonton County School (0.9 miles) and Kingsmead School (0.9 miles).
Heron Hall AcademyAIM Academy North LondonEdmonton County SchoolKingsmead 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; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
37.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
27.1
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
23
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Galliard Primary School
RE - Year 1 trip to St.Alphege's Church
24 Jul 2026
Borough Athletics 2026
22 Jun 2026
Britain’s Got Talent Star Ted Hill Returns to Galliard Primary School for Special Science Show
8 Jun 2026
Grand Opening Year 1 Playground
21 Apr 2026
Fursman Cup Match
17 Apr 2026
Rocksteady Music Concerts
27 Mar 2026
From Galliard Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Galliard Primary School
Before and after school care
Galliard 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 Galliard Primary School.
- Get With The Kids Vibe670m away · Not yet graded
- Quality Academy690m away · Not yet graded
- The Artz Kidz950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Galliard Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Galliard 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
- 52
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 41 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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
94%
Near capacity
595 pupils
630 places
35 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
121
SEN Support
36
EHC Plans
22.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Galliard Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
698
Total Pupils
362
Boys
336
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
33
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,845
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,157
Per pupil
£4247k
Total funding
£394k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
19.6%
Persistent absence
542
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 Galliard Primary School
What are SATs results like at Galliard Primary School?
Of the pupils at Galliard Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Galliard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Galliard Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Galliard Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Galliard 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 Galliard Primary School?
Galliard Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Galliard Primary School?
Classes at Galliard Primary School average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Galliard Primary School?
Galliard Primary School has around 698 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Galliard Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Galliard Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Galliard Primary School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Galliard Primary School in 2024/25. 19.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Galliard Primary School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Galliard 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 Galliard Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Galliard 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 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Galliard Primary School: Get With The Kids Vibe (670m away, registered, not yet graded), Quality Academy (690m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Artz Kidz (950m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Galliard Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 41 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 Galliard Primary School?
Galliard Primary School is at Galliard Road, Edmonton, London, N9 7PE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)