SchoolScoresSt Anne's Catholic High School for Girls
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Oakthorpe Road, Palmers Green, London, N13 5TY
020 8886 2165 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 14 December 2016.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
174 pupils in this year group.
51% — 6 points above the Enfield average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 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. | 54.4 | 46.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 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.
179 pupils in this year group.
97% — 3 points above the Enfield average, and 5 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. | 97% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 62% | 57% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 19% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 16% | 25% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | – | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 97% |
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
30 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 | 13% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 39% | 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. | 30.4 | 35.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 72 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 13 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Psychology | 12 | 0% | 8% | 19% |
| English Literature | 10 | 0% | 10% | 23% |
| Biology | 6 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Government and Politics | 6 | 0% | 17% | 26% |
| Mathematics | 6 | 17% | 17% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Media/Film/Tv Studies, History, Spanish, Mathematics (Further), Physics, Religious Studies, 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.
83 students in this year group.
90% — 11 points above the Enfield average, and 11 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. | 90% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 8% | 15% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 90% |
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.
78 students in this year group.
85% — 12 points above the Enfield average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 85% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 85% |
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 | 181 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 144 |
| Of those, offered a place | 130 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 482 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.6 · 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.
This is a Roman Catholic 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 14th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.1% | 37.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 11.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.5% | 42.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 22.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8 | 11.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 3% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 44% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 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
- Palmers Green High School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Laurel Park School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Footsteps Trust 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Mulberry Academy Woodside 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Winchmore School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greek Secondary School of London 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Focus 1st Academy 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Lift Aylward 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Keble Preparatory School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 December 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 144 families put St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls as their first choice for 181 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 130 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 102053.
- 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.