The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.4
10.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,020
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 29.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Mrs Emma Loveland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oakthorpe Road, Palmers Green, London, N13 5TY
Town setting
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Primary · 607m away
St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School
Primary · 616m away
Footsteps Trust
Independent · 1.3km away
Earlham Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mulberry Academy Woodside
Secondary · 1.5km away
Riverside School
Special school · 1.6km away
Bounds Green Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bounds Green Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls a selective school?
No. St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls currently has 1,020 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls take?
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls is in London, N13 5TY, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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