SchoolScoresForty Hill CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9EY
020 8363 0760 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 23 April 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Enfield comparisons use the 4 of its 68 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 64 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 Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 40% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 62% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 82% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 36% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 69% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Higher than 75% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 56% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 81% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
71% — 2 points above the Enfield average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 90 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 56th highest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 33.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 64th highest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 65th highest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 50.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 61st lowest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 63rd lowest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 68 state primary schools in Enfield. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 44.2% | 14.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- Worcesters Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Capel Manor Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Honilands Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carterhatch Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Carterhatch Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Enfield Heights Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lavender Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Suffolks Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Forty Hill CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forty Hill CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Forty Hill CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Forty Hill CofE Primary School?
93% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Forty Hill CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Forty Hill CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Forty Hill CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 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 102028.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.