Garfield Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, 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.

Garfield Primary School currently has around 273 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 43.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 38.8%. african pupils make up about 13.9% , followed by other mixed at 10.6%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Upper Park Road, London, N11 1BH
Website: www.garfield.enfield.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02083684500
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Joyce
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101992

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 446
Number of Pupils: 273
Number of Boys: 137
Number of Girls: 136

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White38.80%106
African13.90%38
Other Mixed10.60%29
Other (any other ethnic group)8.40%23
White British8.10%22
Other Asian5.50%15
Bangladeshi4.00%11
Indian2.90%8
Pakistani1.50%4
White and Black Caribbean1.50%4
Caribbean1.50%4
Unclassified1.10%3
White and Asian0.70%2
Chinese0.70%2
Irish0.40%1
Other Black0.40%1
White and Black African0.00%0
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: Average (-0.2)
Writing: Below Average (-1.8)
Maths: Average (-0.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
38%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
17%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hampden Way Nursery School
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4out of 4 2,192 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Garfield Primary School
Upper Park Road , New Southgate N11 1BH
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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St Paul's CofE Primary School N11
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St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School
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3out of 4 762 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bowes Primary School
Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL
- not rated 805 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Laurel Park School
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- not rated 851 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Friern Barnet School
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Alexandra Park School
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Alexandra Park School
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- not rated 1,440 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
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16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southgate College
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- not rated 2,059 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Imperial College London Mathematics School
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- not rated 2,472 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 2,472 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodhouse College
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- not rated 2,472 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
4out of 4 2,409 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Focus 1st Academy
339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA
- not rated 292 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Friern Barnet Grammar School
Friern Barnet Road , N11 3DR
- not rated 1,398 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Newriver Christian School
47 Bowes Road , N13 4RS
- not rated 1,563 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
New Rainbow School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.