Prince of Wales Primary School, Enfield
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Prince of Wales Primary School excels at supporting every child to succeed, with particular strength in identifying and meeting individual needs quickly. The school offers a broad, enriching curriculum with memorable experiences including trips, workshops and hands-on learning. Leaders and staff create a warm, respectful environment where all pupils - especially those facing disadvantage or additional challenges - thrive and progress well.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early years provision with effective phonics teaching and well-prepared children for Year 1
- Strong inclusive culture with quick identification of needs and timely, effective support for all pupils
- Rich personal development opportunities including trips, workshops, gardening, and charity work
- Effective leadership and governance focused on pupils' best interests
- Warm relationships and calm, orderly environment supporting positive behavior
Areas for Improvement
- Proportions of pupils reaching higher standards in reading and greater depth in writing below national averages
- Some pupils with higher starting points not reaching their full potential for greater depth
- Published attendance figures remain below national averages (though leaders' support is strong)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Tower of London visits, seaside trips, visiting workshops, competitions, concerts, sporting events, board games curriculum, gardening, charity fundraising, sustainability group, Parliament visit, playgroup improvements
Prince of Wales Primary School is a strong primary school that prioritizes inclusion and creates a welcoming, purposeful learning environment where all pupils thrive, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.
At a Glance
49.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 69%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has improved from 65% to 73%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
21
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
506 pupils
690 capacity
184 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Enfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Enfield
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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.88084%
Overall absence
21.66667%
Persistent absence
480
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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