The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good 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
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 999
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 31.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Miss Natasha Socrates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Turkey Street, Enfield, EN1 4NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWorcesters Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Russet House School
Special school · 1.2km away
Enfield Heights Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Durants School
Special school · 1.2km away
Carterhatch Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Carterhatch Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Eastfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Albany School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Ignatius College a selective school?
No. St Ignatius College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Ignatius College's Ofsted rating?
St Ignatius College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ignatius College?
St Ignatius College currently has 999 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ignatius College take?
St Ignatius College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Ignatius College?
St Ignatius College is in Enfield, EN1 4NP, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ignatius College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Ignatius College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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