Head: Joseph Gilford
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Enfield with a Good Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
141
Distance Cutoff
2.63 mi
Applications
1,025
Offers Made
190
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
The Inner Area means applicants whose Main Address is in the following postcode areas; E2, E4, E5, E8, E9, E17, EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, EN5 (Sectors 1, 2, 4, 5 only), EN8 (Sectors 7, 8, 9 only), N1 (not N1C), N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18, N19, N20, N21, N22. There is no preference within this list. Only children residing in one of these postcodes will be admitted to the school.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
20 places
Process
All appeals will be heard by an Independent Appeal Panel (IAP) of three members, who act independently of the school in making their decisions. Parents have the opportunity, if they wish, to question the governors' representative, usually the Head Teacher, and to put their case to the IAP.
Waiting List
Once the local authority can confirm offers to the school, the waiting list of up to 50 applicants can be established. Those on the waiting list will be held in rank order of the assessment tests. The waiting list will remain open until the 31st of December.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
London/SE Standalone
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
This school uses its own 11+ entrance test, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, English. Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning test will consist of a Mathematics questions booklet and a Verbal Reasoning questions booklet; both will be multiple-choice format set by GL Assessment. It will be 60 minutes in duration (30 minutes Mathematics & 30 minutes Verbal Reasoning). The English paper will be set by the school and will include both reading and writing sections; it will be 60 minutes in duration (30 minutes reading an extract and answering questions & 30 minutes creative writing). The school actively encourages applications from children of all backgrounds in the postcodes specified. There are 20 music places available with possible auditions for up to 32 applicants. Around 30 students achieve places at Oxford or Cambridge each year. Approximately 80% of students achieve places at Russell Group universities.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
80.1
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
99%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
94%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.93
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
71%
Higher Education
+3pp vs grammar avg
72%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
380 entries
50%
+0.7pp vs school
English Language
380 entries
50%
+0.7pp vs school
Chemistry
378 entries
50%
+0.7pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
56 entries
39%
-10.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
400 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
Chemistry
224 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
Biology
148 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Students must achieve at least numerical grade 7 (or equivalent) in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; and students must achieve at least 6 numerical grade 7s (or equivalent) overall in the GCSE examinations. A minimum of Level 5 is required in Maths and English for all students. A minimum of a level 8 is required for Further Maths.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,374 / 1,438(96%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Students must achieve at least numerical grade 7 (or equivalent) in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; and students must achieve at least 6 numerical grade 7s (or equivalent) overall in the GCSE examinations. A minimum of Level 5 is required in Maths and English for all students. A minimum of a level 8 is required for Further Maths.
1:17.9
Staff:Pupil Ratio
96.38%
Qualified Teachers
2.91%
Absence Rate
3.54%
Persistent Absence
The school features 4 brand new renovated chemistry labs, 4 well-equipped biology labs with dedicated technician, and modern facilities supporting a comprehensive curriculum.
Sports
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STEM
4 well-equipped biology labs and a dedicated biology specialist technician. 4 brand new renovated chemistry labs
Arts
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Library
The school's Careers Library is well stocked with a range of relevant publications, as well as access to the Internet, and Careers Librarians and teachers are on hand to provide assistance at lunchtimes.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new Sixth Form Centre and refurbishment of science laboratories. Ongoing improvements to ICT infrastructure and classroom modernization projects.
The school offers a wide variety of activities including music (Chamber Choir, orchestras), drama productions, sports (Cross Country, representing school nationally), debate society, and numerous student-led societies.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Chamber Choir, Pop Jazz concert, Senior Production, Saturday Music Centre
Clubs & Societies
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Trips & Exchanges
Year 12 French Exchange, Y10 trip to Gladbeck, Germany, Geography field trip to Trent Park, Barcelona trip, Andorra trip
Community Service
Extensive community service programme including work with local primary schools, charity fundraising, environmental projects, and partnerships with local community organizations. Students encouraged to complete volunteering hours.
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of main courses and desserts. Meals are cooked on site by our catering team.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to reinforce classroom learning. The amount increases progressively through the school years, with students expected to develop independent study skills.
Behaviour Policy
The school has a comprehensive behaviour policy emphasizing positive reinforcement, high expectations, and mutual respect. Students are expected to demonstrate the school values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. Clear sanctions exist for inappropriate behaviour including detentions, isolation, and in serious cases, suspension.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones should be switched off during lessons and kept out of sight in class.
SEND Provision
The school accepts applications from pupils with EHCPs, with consideration given after consultation with local authority. SEND register pupils at Primary School are considered according to need.
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Route 465 from Kingston, Route K3 from Surbiton
Nearest Station: Kingston
Transport Info
The school is located on Haselbury Road, Edmonton, N9 9TN, and entrance examinations take place at this location.
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