The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School currently has around 378 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.4% boys and 55.6% girls. Around 42.8% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 31.7%. african pupils make up about 16.4% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.6%
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: | Weir Hall Road, London, N17 8LB |
| Website: | www.devonshirehill.com |
| Telephone: | 02088082053 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Julie D'Abreu |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102087 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 468 |
| Number of Pupils: | 378 |
| Number of Boys: | 168 |
| Number of Girls: | 210 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.1% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 31.70% | 120 |
| African | 16.40% | 62 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.60% | 44 |
| Other Black | 8.50% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 8.50% | 32 |
| White British | 6.10% | 23 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.80% | 22 |
| Caribbean | 4.50% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Primary School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Junior School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Infant School The Roundway , N17 7AB | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 190 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,042 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gladys Aylward School Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 542 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior College Selby Centre , Selby Road N17 8JN | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church of God In Trinity (Orthodox) 142 Amersham Avenue , Edmonton N18 1DY | - not rated | 454 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Preparatory School Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hidayah Primary School At Unit 1f, N17 Studios 784 High Street , Tottenham N17 0DA | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Primary School 55 Coniston Road , N17 0EX | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.