Chase Side Primary School is a primary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Chase Side Primary School currently has around 382 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 37.0% 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 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.3%. other white pupils make up about 25.9%

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.

School Information

Address: Trinity Street, Enfield, EN2 6NS
Website: www.chaseside.enfield.sch.uk
Telephone: 02083631120
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Melanie Scull
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101984

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/01/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 382
Number of Boys: 191
Number of Girls: 191

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British34.30%131
Other White25.90%99
African8.90%34
White and Black Caribbean5.20%20
Other Mixed3.40%13
Other (any other ethnic group)3.10%12
White and Black African2.90%11
Caribbean2.40%9
Other Black2.10%8
Other Asian1.80%7
White and Asian1.80%7
Pakistani1.80%7
Indian1.60%6
Bangladeshi1.60%6
Unclassified1.60%6
Chinese0.80%3
Irish0.80%3
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.1)
Writing: Above Average (2.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
75%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
105.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB
3out of 4 613 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Road , EN2 0QA
3out of 4 638 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
116 Churchbury Lane , EN1 3UL
- not rated 940 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Lavender Primary School
Lavender Road , EN2 0SX
3out of 4 1,086 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lavender Primary School
Lavender Road , EN2 0SX
- not rated 1,086 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Enfield County School for Girls
Holly Walk , EN2 6QG
3out of 4 732 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Enfield Grammar School
Market Place , EN2 6LN
3out of 4 876 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Enfield Grammar School
Market Place , EN2 6LN
- not rated 876 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Chace Community School
Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ
3out of 4 989 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wren Academy Enfield
3 Chace Village Road , EN2 8GH
3out of 4 1,125 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Silverways School
St Andrew's Parish Centre , Silver Street EN1 3EG
- not rated 968 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grange Park Preparatory School
13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA
- not rated 2,273 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Russet House School
11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA
3out of 4 2,522 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Essential Achievers
83 Ridge Avenue , Winchmore Hill N21 2RH
- not rated 2,853 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Keble Preparatory School
Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG
- not rated 3,028 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.