The Latymer School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a 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.

The Latymer School currently has around 1374 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58% boys and 42% girls. Around 8.4% 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 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 19.1%. other mixed pupils make up about 15.1% , followed by other white at 13.8%

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.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 96% who stay in school sixth forms and 1% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Haselbury Road, London, N9 9TN
Website: http://www.latymer.co.uk/
Telephone: 02088074037
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Enfield
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Joseph Gilford
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 102055

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 24/03/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1438
Number of Pupils: 1374
Number of Boys: 797
Number of Girls: 577

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 3.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British19.10%263
Other Mixed15.10%208
Other White13.80%189
Indian12.10%166
Other Asian7.50%103
African5.20%72
Other (any other ethnic group)4.80%66
Bangladeshi4.70%64
White and Asian4.40%61
Unclassified4.30%59
Pakistani3.10%43
Chinese2.80%38
White and Black African0.90%12
Caribbean0.80%11
White and Black Caribbean0.70%9
Irish0.50%7
Other Black0.20%3
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.79)
Of the 189 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 179 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.79
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.28
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
93%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
54%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
98%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
42%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
81.6
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
41.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
8.0
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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 2,670 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Starks Field Primary School
167 Church Street , Edmonton N9 9SJ
3out of 4 280 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hazelbury Primary School
Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT
3out of 4 382 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hazelbury Primary School
Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT
- not rated 382 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Latymer All Saints CofE Primary School
41 Hydethorpe Avenue , Edmonton N9 9RS
- not rated 414 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hazelbury Junior School
Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT
- not rated 478 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Latymer School
Haselbury Road , N9 9TN
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Lift Aylward
Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB
3out of 4 1,153 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Gladys Aylward School
Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB
- not rated 1,153 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Winchmore School
Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS
3out of 4 1,390 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
AIM Academy North London
34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ
3out of 4 2,284 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haringey Sixth Form College
White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR
- not rated 2,370 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Haringey Sixth Form Centre
White Hart Lane , N17 8HR
- not rated 2,370 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX
- not rated 2,670 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Edmonton County School
Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ
3out of 4 884 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Edmonton County School
Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ
- not rated 1,229 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Lea School
Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU
4out of 4 419 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Home and Hospital Service
C/O Oaktree School , Chase Side N14 4HN
- not rated 419 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Progress Centre
Hazelbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT
- not rated 446 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newbury Unit
Bury Street , Edmonton N9 7JR
- not rated 1,117 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alternative Centre of Education
45/51 Market Square , Edmonton Green N9 0TZ
- not rated 1,191 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.