Located in Enfield, Waverley School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special 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 school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Waverley School currently has around 165 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 63.0% 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 19.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 59.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 21.2%. other white pupils make up about 19.4% , followed by white british at 18.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. 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 (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 105 The Ride, Enfield, EN3 7DL |
| Website: | www.waverley-school.com |
| Telephone: | 02088051858 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Laura Keating |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102070 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 165 |
| Number of Boys: | 92 |
| Number of Girls: | 73 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 19.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 59.3% | 8.2% |
| African | 21.20% | 35 |
| Other White | 19.40% | 32 |
| White British | 18.80% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 9.70% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 5.50% | 9 |
| Irish | 3.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy 40 The Ride , EN3 7GB | - not rated | 107 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbury Primary School Swansea Road , EN3 4JG | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Durants Road , Ponders End EN3 7DE | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsdown Junior School Green Street , EN3 7NA | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsdown Infant School Green Street , EN3 7NA | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Secondary Support Centre Swan Annexe , 219 High Street EN3 4DX | - not rated | 593 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.