The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 966
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 41.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Ms Tanya Douglas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 313m away
St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 346m away
Lavender Primary School
Primary · 477m away
Enfield County School for Girls
Secondary · 873m away
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 884m away
Chase Side Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Enfield Grammar School
Secondary · 969m away
George Spicer Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chace Community School a selective school?
No. Chace Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chace Community School's Ofsted rating?
Chace Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chace Community School?
Chace Community School currently has 966 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chace Community School take?
Chace Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chace Community School?
Chace Community School is in Enfield, EN1 3HQ, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chace Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chace Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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