Alma Primary School is a primary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Alma Primary School currently has around 448 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 48.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 31.7%. african pupils make up about 19.9% , followed by other mixed at 11.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Alma Road, Enfield, EN3 4UQ |
| Website: | www.almaprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088043302 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Helen Thomas |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145984 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 512 |
| Number of Pupils: | 448 |
| Number of Boys: | 233 |
| Number of Girls: | 215 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.1% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 31.70% | 142 |
| African | 19.90% | 89 |
| Other Mixed | 11.20% | 50 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.00% | 45 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.10% | 32 |
| White British | 5.10% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 20 |
| Caribbean | 3.80% | 17 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Primary School Alma Road , Ponders End EN3 4UQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary School Alma Road , Ponders End EN3 4UQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Durants Road , Ponders End EN3 7DE | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School St Matthew's C of E Primary School , South Street EN3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy 40 The Ride , EN3 7GB | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turin Grove School Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Academy 34 Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Support Centre Swan Annexe , 219 High Street EN3 4DX | - not rated | 800 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewardstone College of Education Sewardstone Road , E4 7SD | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waltham Forest Inclusion Centre Hawkward Lodge Centre , Yardley Lane E4 7RS | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.