SchoolScoresBishop Stopford's School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Brick Lane, Enfield, EN1 3PU
020 8804 1906 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 January 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Enfield comparisons use the 11 of its 21 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 86% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 80% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 50% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 45% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Enfield figures pool parents at the Enfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
119 pupils in this year group.
30% — 15 points below the Enfield average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 36.5 | 46.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 pupils in this year group.
92% — 2 points below the Enfield average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 44% | 57% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 25% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | – | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
19 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 9% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 23% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 23.2 | 35.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 44 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 8 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Mathematics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| Economics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Sociology, English Literature, History, Drama and Theatre Studies, Physics, Modern Greek.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
42 students in this year group.
57% — 22 points below the Enfield average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 57% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 15% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 66% | 57% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
27 students in this year group.
67% — 6 points below the Enfield average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 67% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 67% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Enfield. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 53 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 193 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.4% | 37.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 11.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 44.4% | 42.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.4% | 22.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7 | 11.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 27% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 4th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 93% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 26.4% | 18.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kingsmead School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 5 expected, 1 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Heron Hall Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark John Keats Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chace Community School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Ignatius College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Hadley 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong, 1 expected · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Enfield Grammar School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Enfield County School for Girls 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Lea Valley Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Enfield 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Stopford's School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Stopford's School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bishop Stopford's School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bishop Stopford's School?
56% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Bishop Stopford's School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bishop Stopford's School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Bishop Stopford's School as their first choice for 53 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 38 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 102052.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.