Laurel Park School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Laurel Park School currently has around 539 pupils on roll, which is about 67% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 42.2% 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 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 29.7%. white british pupils make up about 11.3% , followed by african at 10.8%

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 (99%) , including 29% who stay in school sixth forms and 59% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Wilmer Way, London, N14 7HY
Website: http://www.laurelparkschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02083684710
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Adele Christofi
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 102056

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 800
Number of Pupils: 539
Number of Boys: 305
Number of Girls: 234

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White29.70%160
White British11.30%61
African10.80%58
Other (any other ethnic group)9.30%50
Unclassified7.10%38
Other Asian5.60%30
Other Black5.40%29
White and Black Caribbean4.30%23
White and Asian3.50%19
White and Black African3.30%18
Other Mixed3.20%17
Caribbean2.20%12
Bangladeshi1.50%8
Pakistani1.30%7
Irish0.90%5
Indian0.70%4
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.14)
Of the 158 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 119 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.14
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.34
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
78%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
39%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
34%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
39.2
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.7
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
Hampden Way Nursery School
Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ
4out of 4 2,362 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rowland Hill Nursery School
White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT
4out of 4 2,980 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bowes Primary School
Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL
- not rated 184 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bowes Primary School
Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL
- not rated 184 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bowes Junior School
Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL
- not rated 184 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bowes Infant School
Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL
- not rated 184 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
The Limes Avenue , N11 1RD
3out of 4 837 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Laurel Park School
Wilmer Way , N14 7HY
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls
Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY
4out of 4 1,302 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
St Angela's RC School for Girls
Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY
- not rated 1,302 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School
Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN
- not rated 1,797 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School
Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN
4out of 4 1,797 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southgate College
High Street , Southgate N14 6BS
- not rated 1,867 yd Further education Not Applicable 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 3,256 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 670 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Newriver Christian School
47 Bowes Road , N13 4RS
- not rated 860 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
New Rainbow School
Russel Road , N13 4RS
- not rated 860 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Beehive School
Finsbury Road , Wood Green N22 8PA
- not rated 1,688 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haringey Learning Partnership
Commerce Road , N22 8DZ
- not rated 1,775 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.