The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 243 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,502
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- KINGSMEAD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr David Medway (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Spicer Primary School
Primary · 470m away
Bush Hill Park Primary School
Primary · 655m away
Bishop Stopford's School
Secondary · 857m away
Suffolks Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Southbury Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Heron Hall Academy
Secondary · 907m away
Waverley School
Special school · 1.1km away
Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingsmead School a selective school?
No. Kingsmead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingsmead School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsmead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsmead School?
Kingsmead School currently has 1,502 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsmead School take?
Kingsmead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsmead School?
Kingsmead School is in Enfield, EN1 1YQ, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsmead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingsmead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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