Carterhatch Infant School
Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, EN1 4JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Carterhatch Infant School is a primary school in Enfield for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 107 schools in Enfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2018, report published 6 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils are really happy to come to this school. They embrace the school's values through the characters of Polly Perseverance, Chico Challenge, Ruby Resilience and Kai Kindness. Staff talk with pupils when they are demonstrating one of these values, helping pupils to understand the school's expectations and routines. Leaders have carefully considered all aspects of the curriculum. They want all pupils to achieve the best that they can. Pupils enjoy the wide range of opportunities offered by the school. Staff make good use of local amenities, such as visits to the fire station, to broaden pupils' local knowledge. Pupils also broaden their experiences through visits to the theatre, seaside and farms. Pupils move around the school calmly. They behave well and listen to the instructions of their teachers. For example, during physical education lessons, pupils work together to safely put out sports equipment. They know that before they pick up the heavy mats, they should count, 'one, two, three,' and then lift so that they are all able to pick up at the same time. Staff help children in the Nursery and Reception classes to understand the school's routines and expectations. Staff provide a wide range of activities, both independent and teacher-led, to develop children's learning.
What the school should improve
- The phonics programme has been recently introduced. While this is taught systematically and is having a positive impact on progress, outcomes do not yet fully reflect this. The school must continue to embed the new phonics scheme to enable all pupils to reach reading fluency alongside developing their reading comprehension and understanding.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. This means that they develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should continue to work with families so that attendance improves and pupils are able to access their full curriculum entitlement.
Pupil numbers and mix
292 pupils on roll, with places for 310
Schools near Carterhatch Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterhatch Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Suffolks Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Enfield Heights Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
| St James CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Worcesters Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Sarah Clements
- Phone
- 02088046886
- Address
- Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, EN1 4JY
- Local authority
- Enfield
- URN
- 101983
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.