St Michael's CofE Primary School, Enfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Michael's creates an environment where every child is valued and supported to flourish. The school has significantly improved phonics teaching and mathematics attainment, which are now above national averages. Teachers use in-depth discussions and effective questioning to challenge pupils' thinking and help them develop strong reading and writing skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with Year 1 phonics check results above national average
- Effective reading instruction with pupils producing consistently high-quality writing
- Mathematics attainment above national average at key stage 1 and 2
- Rigorous leadership evaluation and clear improvement planning
- Effective early years support for disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Need to ensure disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable groups make more rapid progress
- Key stage 1 mathematics teaching not consistently challenging all pupils to achieve their best
- Problem-solving skills need greater emphasis in mathematics curriculum
- Progress of middle-attaining disadvantaged pupils in mathematics needs to improve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the leadership team ensures all arrangements meet statutory requirements, staff receive regular training on keeping pupils safe including radicalisation and FGM awareness, and concerns are reported promptly with detailed records maintained.
St Michael's C of E Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained quality education and established an ethos where all staff value and celebrate the unique achievements of every pupil.
At a Glance
19.4%
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 improved from 87% to 94%. Maths has remained stable at around 85%. Writing has improved from 83% to 93%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
438 pupils
450 capacity
12 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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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.43265%
Overall absence
9.63173%
Persistent absence
353
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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