Prince of Wales Primary School, Enfield

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 12 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~447m)Possible (~639m)Unlikely (~831m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Jan Bless
Pupils:506 / 690 capacity
LA:Enfield
Phone:01992762840
Address:Salisbury Road, Enfield, EN3 6HG
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 27 January 2026View full report
URN:102002
UKPRN:10080067
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Enfield North
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-6ppMaths-3ppWriting+8pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Enfield Lock Rail Station
397m · 6 min walk
Enfield Lock Station (Entrance)
432m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Newbury Avenue (->S)
218m · 4 min walk
Mollison Avenue (->E)
219m · 4 min walk
Ordnance Road / Mollison Avenue (->W)
303m · 5 min walk
Enfield Lock Station (Stop A)
341m · 6 min walk
Causeway Bridge / River Lee (->W)
436m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

73%

Available places

506 pupils

690 capacity

184 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Enfield

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,992
Projected new pupils:498

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Enfield

Admissions Demand - Enfield

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

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(12)

27 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
27 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
15 June 2021

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.88084%

Overall absence

21.66667%

Persistent absence

480

Enrolments

Authorised4.08688%
Unauthorised2.79396%
Persistent (10%+)21.66667%
Severe (50%+)1.25%

Absence trend

5.28246%
18/19
5.27962%
20/21
7.80399%
21/22
8.06564%
22/23
7.03897%
23/24
6.88084%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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