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Winchmore School

State school · London, N21 3HS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,788 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,788 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Enfield

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jim Owen

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Highfield Primary School 18 %
OtherUnkn 17 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Firs Farm Primary School 16 %
Hazelwood Junior School 13 %
Hazelbury Primary School 8 %
The Raglan Junior School 7 %
St Paul's CofE Primary School 5 %
Oakthorpe Primary School 3 %
Starks Field Primary School 3 %
St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School 2 %
Wilbury Primary School 2 %
St Monica's RC Primary School 2 %
Latymer All Saints CofE Primary School 2 %
Churchfield Primary School 1 %
Merryhills Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
73%
LA avg.
79%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
48.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
32.98
LA avg.
34.94
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
109
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,788
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Laburnum Grove
Winchmore Hill
London
N21 3HS
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Telephone: 020 8360 7773

Email: office@winchmore.enfield.sch.uk

Website: http://www.winchmore.enfield.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Enfield

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School data & information Winchmore School Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3HS
1,788 Pupil numbers
27.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
38 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
109 Number of teachers
29 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
48.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.00
LA avg.
46.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Turkish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 9
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 208 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 236 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13.3%
LA avg.
22.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.98
LA avg.
34.94
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 33 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 16 B
Psychology GCE A level 43 B
Physics GCE A level 18 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 16 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 45 B
Law GCE A level 12 C
History GCE A level 26 B
Geography GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 19 B
English Language GCE A level 22 B
Economics GCE A level 12 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 24 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 C
Biology GCE A level 16 B
Art and Design GCE A level 14 B
Psychology GCE AS level 15 C
Physics GCE AS level 5 D
Mathematics GCE AS level 4 D
Economics GCE AS level 16 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 9 D
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 16 C
Biology GCE AS level 16 D

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Winchmore School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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