The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: 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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 539
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 42.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Ms Adele Christofi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Wilmer Way, London, N14 7HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 987m away
Bounds Green Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bounds Green Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Tottenhall Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Haringey Learning Partnership
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Alexandra Park School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Rhodes Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hollickwood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Laurel Park School a selective school?
No. Laurel Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Laurel Park School's Ofsted rating?
Laurel Park School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laurel Park School?
Laurel Park School currently has 539 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laurel Park School take?
Laurel Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Laurel Park School?
Laurel Park School is in London, N14 7HY, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laurel Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Laurel Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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