Enfield County School for Girls is a secondary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a girls 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.
Enfield County School for Girls currently has around 1015 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 34.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 18.9%. other white pupils make up about 14.7% , followed by white british at 10.8%
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 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Holly Walk, Enfield, EN2 6QG |
| Website: | http://www.enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083633030 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jennifer Gumbrell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 102048 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1167 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1015 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1015 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24% | 8.2% |
| African | 18.90% | 192 |
| Other White | 14.70% | 149 |
| White British | 10.80% | 110 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.40% | 85 |
| Unclassified | 8.20% | 83 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.90% | 80 |
| Other Mixed | 7.30% | 74 |
| Caribbean | 5.30% | 54 |
| Other Asian | 4.60% | 47 |
| Pakistani | 3.70% | 38 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 30 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 14 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 12 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , EN2 0QA | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School 116 Churchbury Lane , EN1 3UL | - not rated | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Side Primary School Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spicer Primary School Southbury Road , EN1 1YF | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Brigadier Hill , EN2 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | - not rated | 153 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Covent RC School London Road , EN2 6EN | - not rated | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essential Achievers 83 Ridge Avenue , Winchmore Hill N21 2RH | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.