SchoolScoresKingsmead School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of KINGSMEAD SCHOOL
196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ
020 8351 5000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 21 April 2026 , published 8 July 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 1 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement, and safeguarding not met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Special measures. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Not met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
247 pupils in this year group.
47% — 1 points above the Enfield average, and 1 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% | 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. | 48.8 | 46.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 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.
243 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Enfield average, and 3 points above 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. | 95% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 55% | 57% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 9% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 30% | 25% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | – | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 95% |
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
124 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 14% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 38% | 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. | 31.3 | 35.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 368 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 42 | 2% | 14% | 40% |
| Sociology | 40 | 3% | 13% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 32 | 3% | 16% | 24% |
| Psychology | 31 | 0% | 3% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 27 | 4% | 22% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 26 | 4% | 4% | 26% |
| History | 19 | 16% | 26% | 23% |
| Biology | 18 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Economics | 16 | 6% | 13% | 26% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 14 | 0% | 7% | 14% |
| Physics | 14 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 11 | 9% | 45% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| English Literature | 10 | 20% | 30% | 23% |
| Art and Design | 8 | 25% | 63% | 34% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 8 | 13% | 13% | 19% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 13% | 13% | 16% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), Mathematics (Further), Music Technology, Geography, French, Music, Spanish, Art and Design (Textiles), Italian, Turkish.
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.
113 students in this year group.
88% — 9 points above the Enfield average, and 9 points above 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. | 88% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 15% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 88% |
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.
128 students in this year group.
76% — 3 points above the Enfield average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 15% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 76% |
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 | 279 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 232 |
| Of those, offered a place | 213 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 846 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 40.1% | 37.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 11.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.9% | 42.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 14th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 48% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 34% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.5% | 22.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1 | 11.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 12% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 60% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 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
- Bishop Stopford's School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Heron Hall Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chace Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Enfield Grammar School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Enfield County School for Girls 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% 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
- AIM Academy North London 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Edmonton County School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark John Keats Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Ignatius College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsmead School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsmead School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 1 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was not met.
How did Kingsmead School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 1 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Kingsmead School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 232 families put Kingsmead School as their first choice for 279 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 213 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 136327.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- 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.