Chace Community School is a secondary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Chace Community School currently has around 966 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 41.6% 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 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.4%. other white pupils make up about 28.6%

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.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 43% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ
Website: http://www.chace.enfield.sch.uk
Telephone: 02083637321
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Tanya Douglas
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 102049

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/04/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1000
Number of Pupils: 966
Number of Boys: 475
Number of Girls: 491

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British31.40%303
Other White28.60%276
African9.50%92
Other Mixed6.20%60
Other (any other ethnic group)6.00%58
Caribbean3.50%34
Unclassified3.40%33
White and Black Caribbean3.30%32
Bangladeshi1.30%13
Other Asian1.30%13
Other Black1.30%13
White and Asian1.20%12
White and Black African0.90%9
Indian0.90%9
Gypsy/Roma0.40%4
Irish0.30%3
Pakistani0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.15)
Of the 191 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 170 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.15
Town average
0.14
Local authority average
0.16
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
46%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
54%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
37%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
50%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
42.1
Town average
45.3
Local authority average
48.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
116 Churchbury Lane , EN1 3UL
- not rated 342 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Road , EN2 0QA
3out of 4 378 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Lavender Primary School
Lavender Road , EN2 0SX
3out of 4 521 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lavender Primary School
Lavender Road , EN2 0SX
- not rated 521 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB
3out of 4 966 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chace Community School
Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Enfield County School for Girls
Holly Walk , EN2 6QG
3out of 4 953 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Enfield Grammar School
Market Place , EN2 6LN
3out of 4 1,059 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Enfield Grammar School
Market Place , EN2 6LN
- not rated 1,059 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Holy Family Covent RC School
London Road , EN2 6EN
- not rated 1,372 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Enfield College
73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA
- not rated 2,460 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ
- not rated 2,759 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark John Keats Academy
Bell Lane , EN3 5PA
3out of 4 3,073 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Edmonton County School
Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ
- not rated 3,160 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Orchard Centre
Trinity Street , EN2 6NS
- not rated 989 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team
Trinity Street , EN2 6NS
- not rated 989 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Silverways School
St Andrew's Parish Centre , Silver Street EN1 3EG
- not rated 1,014 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Russet House School
11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA
3out of 4 1,534 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Durants School
4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY
3out of 4 2,263 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.