West Grove Primary, London
West Grove Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 313th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Enfield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
West Grove Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at West Grove Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 86% in maths).
Getting a place at West Grove Primary
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put West Grove Primary as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 47 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Grove Primary are Wolfson Hillel Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 95% maths); St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 93% maths); Osidge Primary School (0.4 miles, 81% reading, 78% maths); and Ashmole Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 92% maths).
West Grove Primary's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Wolfson Hillel Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE)Osidge Primary SchoolAshmole Primary School
Who goes there
52% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (13%), other ethnic groups (10%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 30 (7.2%) 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 autism.
West Grove Primary has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Southgate, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Grove Primary School, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 199 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, West Grove Primary issued 9 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West Grove Primary are Ashmole Academy (0.5 miles), Southgate School (1 mile) and Highlands School (1.1 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
31.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 91% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
17
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West Grove Primary
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near West Grove Primary.
- Complete Sports Ltd - West GroveAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Club @ Hillel390m away · Not yet graded
- After School Arts Club at Wolfson Hillel390m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Southgate 4640m away · Not yet graded
- Express Tuition - Ashmole Academy840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West Grove Primary from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West Grove Primary 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
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 36 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
361 pupils
420 places
59 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
30
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
West Grove Primary has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
415
Total Pupils
219
Boys
196
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
21.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,078
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,156
Per pupil
£2467k
Total funding
£195k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
18.0%
Persistent absence
345
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
West Grove Primary
Questions parents ask about West Grove Primary
What are SATs results like at West Grove Primary?
Of the pupils at West Grove Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is West Grove Primary's Ofsted rating?
West Grove Primary's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West Grove Primary?
No fixed boundary. When West Grove Primary is oversubscribed, Enfield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at West Grove Primary?
West Grove Primary was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at West Grove Primary?
Classes at West Grove Primary average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to West Grove Primary?
West Grove Primary has around 415 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
Does West Grove Primary have specialist SEN provision?
West Grove Primary has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 6 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at West Grove Primary?
5.8% of sessions were missed at West Grove Primary in 2024/25. 18% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Grove Primary?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming West Grove Primary on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does West Grove Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Complete Sports Ltd - West Grove (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near West Grove Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 36 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 West Grove Primary?
West Grove Primary is at 218a Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 4LR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)