West Grove Primary is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 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.
West Grove Primary currently has around 404 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 35.8% 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 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 47.3%. white british pupils make up about 12.1% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10.1%
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: | 218a Chase Road, London, N14 4LR |
| Website: | www.westgrove.enfield.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083519200 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sophie Yaseen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131657 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 404 |
| Number of Boys: | 208 |
| Number of Girls: | 196 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 47.30% | 191 |
| White British | 12.10% | 49 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.10% | 41 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 22 |
| African | 4.50% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 4.00% | 16 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Grove Primary 218a Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfson Hillel Primary School 154 Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LG | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfson Hillel Primary School 154 Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LG | - not rated | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) 297 Chase Road , Southgate N14 6JA | - not rated | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osidge Primary School Chase Side , Southgate N14 5HD | - not rated | 770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole School Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | - not rated | 960 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salcombe Preparatory School 224-226 Chase Side , Southgate N14 4PL | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Service Addison House , Addison Avenue N14 4AL | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , N14 4AT | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.