Located in Enfield, Salmons Brook School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools special 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.
Salmons Brook School currently has around 63 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 77.8% boys and 22.2% girls. Around 74.5% 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 32.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 69.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.1%. other white pupils make up about 22.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bell Lane, Enfield, EN3 5PB |
| Website: | www.salmonsbrook.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02030895900 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kimberley Matthews |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 149100 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 63 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 14 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 32.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 69.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.10% | 24 |
| Other White | 22.20% | 14 |
| Other Black | 9.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 7.90% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 7.90% | 5 |
| African | 4.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , EN3 5UX | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , EN3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Primary School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Primary School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Junior School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 282 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 1,953 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 | 1,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.