The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 48.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- ATTIGO ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Helen Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Alma Road, Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4UQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Hadley
All-through · Grammar · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 442m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 542m away
Waverley School
Special school · 932m away
Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Heron Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Southbury Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alma Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alma Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alma Primary School?
Alma Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alma Primary School take?
Alma Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alma Primary School?
Alma Primary School is in Enfield, EN3 4UQ, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alma Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alma Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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