The Raglan Junior School, Enfield
The Raglan Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Enfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 31 schools in Enfield with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Raglan Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at The Raglan Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at The Raglan Junior School
Across Enfield, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Enfield lodged 35 appeals against primary school offers; 15 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (6.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Raglan Junior School are Raglan Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Churchfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 66% reading, 73% maths); Galliard Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 83% maths); and Starks Field Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 50% reading, 43% maths).
The Raglan Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Raglan Infant SchoolChurchfield Primary SchoolGalliard Primary SchoolStarks Field Primary School
What parents say
180 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Raglan Junior School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
34.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Mixed (23%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 63 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 32 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
The Raglan Junior School had 35 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bush Hill Park Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Raglan School (->s), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
The Raglan Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Raglan Junior School are Edmonton County School (0.4 miles), The Latymer School (0.8 miles), Winchmore School (1.1 miles) and Kingsmead School (1.1 miles).
Edmonton County SchoolThe Latymer SchoolWinchmore SchoolKingsmead School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Raglan Junior School creates a safe, inclusive community where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers have expert subject knowledge and deliver ambitious lessons that challenge pupils to think deeply - pupils achieve highly including in national assessments. The school prioritises reading for pleasure and provides exceptional support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum that exceeds national expectations, with expert subject knowledge among staff
- Reading is central to the school with strong support systems ensuring pupils read with accuracy and fluency
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, with regular staff training and full inclusion in school life
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and excellent attendance due to clear systems and family engagement
- Rich personal development programme including daily physical activity and mental health support
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Fencing, choir, theatre visits, Imperial War Museum visit, Royal Observatory visit, school council, eco-councillors, sports leaders, sports journalists, daily Raglan run, sports representation
The Raglan Junior School is an Outstanding school where pupils delight in being part of a safe, respectful community with highly ambitious learning. All key areas - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management - are rated Outstanding.
At a Glance
20.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
180 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
KS2
16
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The Raglan Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Raglan Junior School.
- The Artz KidzAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Raglan Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Raglan Junior School is in Enfield; for families living there:
Apply to Enfield for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 60
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 54 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
481 pupils
480 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Enfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Enfield
Across Enfield council
Places available
3,962
Applications
3,263
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
480
Total Pupils
248
Boys
232
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
35
Teachers
13.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,685
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,298
Per pupil
£2789k
Total funding
£139k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
485
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about The Raglan Junior School
What are SATs results like at The Raglan Junior School?
Of the pupils at The Raglan Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is The Raglan Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Raglan Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Raglan Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When The Raglan Junior School is oversubscribed, Enfield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Raglan Junior School?
The Raglan Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at The Raglan Junior School?
Classes at The Raglan Junior School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Raglan Junior School?
The Raglan Junior School has around 480 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Raglan Junior School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at The Raglan Junior School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Raglan Junior School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming The Raglan Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does The Raglan Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Artz Kidz (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Raglan Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 54 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Raglan Junior School?
The Raglan Junior School is at Raglan Road, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 2RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)