Vita Et Pax School, London
Vita Et Pax School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It has a Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Vita Et Pax School in detail
Vita Et Pax School in its own words
In its own words: "For 89 years, Vita et Pax has provided an exceptional education in a warm, family environment. Discover our story, values and community. Founded in 1936, Vita et Pax Preparatory School has been at the heart of the Southgate community for nine decades. Our name, meaning "Life and Peace" in Latin, reflects our enduring commitment to nurturing happy, confident children."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 27 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Enfield
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Vita Et Pax School are Salcombe Preparatory School (0.5 miles), Keble Preparatory School (1.6 miles), Lyonsdown School (1.8 miles) and Grange Park Preparatory School (1.8 miles).
Salcombe Preparatory SchoolKeble Preparatory SchoolLyonsdown SchoolGrange Park Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Oakwood Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Peace Close, 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 175 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
31 March 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
3 July 2024
Routine Inspection
21 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 March 2020
Short Visit
24 January 2019
Short Visit
27 June 2018
Short Visit
17 November 2017
Regulatory Compliance
17 May 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Vita Et Pax School
Open Morning - Friday 25 September 2026
25 Sep 2026
90 Years of Vita et Pax - Our Anniversary Celebration
19 Sep 2026
Welcome Back - Michaelmas Term 2026
3 Sep 2026
Sports Day 2026 - The Houses Take the Field
3 Jul 2026
A Fond Farewell to a Wonderful Trinity Term
30 Jun 2026
Celebrating Success - Academic Awards Evening 2026
29 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
54%
Available places
105 pupils
195 places
90 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Enfield council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,975
Got 1st preference
77.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
2.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
60
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Vita Et Pax School
When was Vita Et Pax School last inspected?
Vita Et Pax School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2025.
How many pupils go to Vita Et Pax School?
Vita Et Pax School has around 105 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Vita Et Pax School?
Vita Et Pax School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Vita Et Pax School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Vita Et Pax School?
Vita Et Pax School is at 6a Priory Close, London, N14 4AT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)