The Latymer School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Latymer School excels at helping all pupils achieve highly and progress to ambitious next steps in their education. The school creates an inclusive, welcoming environment where every pupil feels they belong and are respected. Teachers maintain high expectations while providing strong support for those who need it, including pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well in national tests and examinations, including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND
- Attendance is well above national averages with low persistent absence
- Excellent behaviour in classrooms and inclusive environment where bullying is not tolerated
- Strong pastoral care, enrichment activities and careers education
- Staff are well-supported with reduced workload and professional development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching does not fully use assessment approaches to check pupils' understanding, resulting in tasks that don't always maximise learning depth
- School is developing more robust systems for identifying gaps in pupils' careers experiences, particularly for those who joined after Year 7
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Running school societies, publishing pupil magazines, captaining sports teams, orchestras and ensembles, language exchanges, educational visits, leadership opportunities with local primary schools, pupil wellbeing ambassador roles
The Latymer School is a high-performing secondary school where pupils achieve very well across national tests and examinations. The school maintains a strong, inclusive culture with excellent attendance and behaviour.
At a Glance
8.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
59
Total classes
15 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
1,355 pupils
1,438 capacity
83 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
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(106)
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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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.14183%
Overall absence
3.42679%
Persistent absence
963
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
The Latymer School
Starks Field Primary School
Hazelbury Primary School
Latymer All Saints CofE Primary School
Churchfield Primary School
Firs Farm Primary School
Raglan Infant School
Fleecefield Primary School
The Raglan Junior School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Brettenham Primary School
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