Kingsmead School, Enfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kingsmead School excels at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, helping them achieve above their peers in subjects like English. Teachers are knowledgeable experts who explain complex ideas clearly, and the school provides excellent careers guidance and work experience from Year 7 onwards to prepare pupils for their futures. The school has created an inclusive, purposeful environment where pupils learn important life skills alongside academic subjects.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make steady progress and achieve well from their starting points, with disadvantaged pupils notably exceeding national peers in English
- Teachers are subject experts who explain concepts clearly and use effective questioning to promote learning and retention
- The school has created an inclusive culture with strong support for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND, including access to external therapies
- Pupils develop mature understanding of personal safety, British values, and wellbeing through a purposeful curriculum
- Work experience and careers guidance from Year 7 onwards effectively prepares pupils for adult life
Areas for Improvement
- Safeguarding culture is not open and positive - leaders have not ensured all required pre-employment checks and vetting are complete for some staff, with significant gaps in the central record
- Leadership and governance lack sufficient oversight and urgency in addressing statutory breaches and serious concerns
- Some teachers do not consistently address weaknesses in handwriting, spelling and grammar, and support for SEND pupils is not always acted on in classrooms
- Some pupils report bullying and discriminatory language and do not feel confident staff will address these issues
- Procedures for recording attendance at alternative provision and confirming ongoing education for pupils leaving the school roll are not robust
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards not met - leaders have not ensured an open and positive safeguarding culture, with significant gaps in staff vetting, pre-employment checks, and oversight by governors and trustees posing potential risks to pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
United Nations Club, work experience placements (Year 10 and 12), life skills programme (swimming, cycling, DIY), reception office duties, workshops and health and safety training
Kingsmead School is rated as requiring special measures due to serious safeguarding failures and leadership capacity concerns. While the school demonstrates expected standards in teaching and achievement, critical gaps in staff vetting and governance pose risks to pupils.
At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
54
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
1,484 pupils
1,470 capacity
14 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Enfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Enfield
Admissions Demand - Enfield
Places available
4,036
Applications
4,067
Got 1st preference
77.7%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Secondary admissions across Enfield (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
8.45507%
Overall absence
26.51976%
Persistent absence
1,316
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kingsmead School
George Spicer Primary School
Bush Hill Park Primary School
Suffolks Primary School
Southbury Primary School
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Carterhatch Infant School
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