Winchmore School
Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Winchmore School is a secondary school in Enfield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 107 schools in Enfield. It ranks 10th of 21 secondary schools in Enfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2013, report published 24 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
There is a strong sense of community within this school. Leaders offer their pupils a wide range of enrichment clubs and educational visits. They make sure that all pupils make the most of these opportunities. Sixth-form students are role models to younger pupils. They take on leadership roles around the school. The school council leads initiatives to improve the school. For example, pupils evaluated the initiatives to help pupils' academic studies following the pandemic. Leaders believe all pupils can succeed. The broad range of academic and vocational subjects for pupils to choose at GCSE and in the sixth form offers something for every pupil. Teachers know their subjects and their pupils well. They make sure that pupils with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the support they need to achieve. Pupils with more complex needs learn in a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and safe. Leaders have high expectations for the behaviour of pupils. Pupils work hard in their lessons. They listen to their teachers and are courteous around the school. Pupils are taught to be kind to others. They said that bullying is rare. When it does occur, staff are quick to address it.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is newly introduced and not firmly embedded. Pupils' knowledge and skills in these subjects is not as secure as in other subjects. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in all subjects is securely embedded.
- In some subjects, the use of assessment does not help pupils to embed knowledge and use it fluently. Teachers do not routinely ensure that the understanding of pupils is systematically checked before moving on to new learning. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used consistently to support pupils in making sustained progress over time.
- At times, pupils are not encouraged to reflect on their learning through appropriate discussion. This limits their ability to make secure links across the curriculum and connect pieces of knowledge. Leaders should ensure that pupils are supported to engage in discussion about their learning to advance their understanding.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
233 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
169 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,859 pupils on roll, with places for 1,433
Schools near Winchmore School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Green High School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 47.2 |
| Edmonton County School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| The Latymer School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 80.1 |
| Lift Aylward | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 39.8 |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.4 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jim Owen
- Phone
- 02083607773
- Address
- Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3HS
- Local authority
- Enfield
- URN
- 102045
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.