The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 273
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 43.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Mr David Joyce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper Park Road, Enfield, London, N11 1BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHollickwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bounds Green Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Alexandra Park School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Rhodes Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Coppetts Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Woodstar School
Independent · 1.9km away
Haringey Learning Partnership
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Greek Secondary School of London
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Garfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Garfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garfield Primary School?
Garfield Primary School currently has 273 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garfield Primary School take?
Garfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garfield Primary School?
Garfield Primary School is in London, N11 1BH, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Garfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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