Garfield Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Garfield Primary School creates an engaging learning environment where teachers inspire pupils through imaginative lessons. Pupils are polite, respectful and keen to learn, with particularly strong progress in writing and maths. The school uses additional funding effectively to support disadvantaged pupils and offers a wide range of sporting activities to keep children active and healthy.
Key Strengths
- Teachers make learning interesting and engaging through imaginative activities
- Pupils show good behaviour, are polite and respectful, and enjoy learning
- Strong progress in writing and mathematics, especially for disadvantaged pupils
- Effective use of pupil premium funding to support vulnerable learners
- Good sporting provision with daily clubs and activities
Areas for Improvement
- Reading progress is slower than writing and mathematics
- Tasks are sometimes too easy or too hard for pupils, especially those joining mid-year
- Pupil progress tracking could be better used to show the full impact of the school's work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust procedures in place - pupils feel safe and well cared for, staff are well trained, and thorough risk assessments ensure safety both on site and during visits.
Extracurricular Activities
Daily sports clubs and activities, trips, themed cultural activities (e.g. Roman and Celtic history experiences), local sports competitions
Garfield Primary School is a good school that has improved from its previous 'requires improvement' rating. Leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils and have successfully raised teaching standards and achievement.
At a Glance
44.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 62%. Maths has declined from 75% to 69%. Writing has declined from 86% to 72%.
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
23.6
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
253 pupils
446 capacity
193 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Enfield
Places available
3,990
Applications
3,309
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Primary admissions across Enfield (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.92561%
Overall absence
15.38462%
Persistent absence
247
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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