Durants School, based in Enfield, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Durants School currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 78.5% boys and 21.5% girls. Around 59.2% 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 12.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 36.5%. other white pupils make up about 15.5% , followed by white british at 13.5%

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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 4 Pitfield Way, Enfield, EN3 5BY
Website: https://www.durants.enfield.sch.uk
Telephone: 02088041980
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Rachel Carli
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102066

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/12/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 200
Number of Pupils: 200
Number of Boys: 157
Number of Girls: 43

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African36.50%73
Other White15.50%31
White British13.50%27
Unclassified8.50%17
Other Mixed5.00%10
Bangladeshi3.00%6
Caribbean3.00%6
Indian3.00%6
White and Black Caribbean2.50%5
Other Black2.50%5
Irish2.00%4
Pakistani1.50%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%3
White and Asian1.00%2
White and Black African0.50%1
Chinese0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.14
Local authority average
0.16
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
54%
Local authority average
54%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
44%
Local authority average
50%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
45.3
Local authority average
48.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenfield Nursery School
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3out of 4 2,562 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Enfield Heights Academy
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Eastfield Primary School
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Eastfield Primary School
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3out of 4 653 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St James CofE Primary School
Frederick Crescent , EN3 7HH
- not rated 728 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Carterhatch Junior School
Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY
3out of 4 735 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Albany School
Bell Lane , EN3 5PA
- not rated 820 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Stopford's School
Brick Lane , EN1 3PU
3out of 4 926 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Ignatius College
Turkey Street , EN1 4NP
- not rated 1,341 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Kingsmead School
196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ
3out of 4 1,860 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsmead School
Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ
- not rated 1,860 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed 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 1,264 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ
- not rated 2,158 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 4 829 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Hadley
143 South Street , EN3 4PX
3out of 4 2,610 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durants School
4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Russet House School
11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA
3out of 4 729 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Applied Educational Solutions
10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG
- not rated 766 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salmons Brook School
Bell Lane , EN3 5PB
- not rated 867 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Aylands School
Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY
- not rated 1,347 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.