Suffolks Primary School, based in Enfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Suffolks Primary School currently has around 182 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.1% boys and 42.9% girls. Around 54.5% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 13 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 28.6%. african pupils make up about 13.2%
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.
| Address: | Brick Lane, Enfield, EN1 3PU |
| Website: | www.suffolks.enfield.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088041534 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Andrea Cassius |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102005 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 182 |
| Number of Boys: | 104 |
| Number of Girls: | 78 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 28.60% | 52 |
| African | 13.20% | 24 |
| White British | 9.90% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.20% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 6.60% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 6.00% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.00% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.50% | 10 |
| Other Black | 5.50% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 3.80% | 7 |
| Irish | 2.70% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 2.20% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolks Primary School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Junior School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Junior School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterhatch Infant School Carterhatch Lane , EN1 4JY | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Frederick Crescent , EN3 7HH | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 61 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Community School Churchbury Lane , EN1 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,660 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 | 867 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,713 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 | 1,717 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Secondary Support Centre Swan Annexe , 219 High Street EN3 4DX | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.