Firs Farm Primary School

A not judged community school school in Enfield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Firs Farm Primary School.

London, N135QP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
1 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rayleigh Road
Palmers Green
London, N135QP

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101989
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Rayleigh Road, Palmers Green, London, N13 5QP
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
586
Free School Meals
25.1% (147 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
586 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Respect Togetherness Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher: Nuala Husband. A warm welcome from the Head Teacher who describes Firs Farm as a large inclusive community where every child has the right to reach their potential and receive an excellent education. The school has a House system, is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, and offers opportunities for citizenship through groups like Junior Travel Ambassadors, the school council and playground rangers. Parents are involved via a PTA that runs events; the school sits beside the Firs Farm Wetlands with extensive grounds.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Discovery Wraparound Care - Breakfast & After School Club Black Heritage Group (BH Group) Junior Travel Ambassadors (JTAs) Playground Rangers

Sports

Football Basketball Boccia Tri-Golf (Golf) Bikeability

Facilities

Large Hall Rainbow Garden Small Hall Small Playground Studio Meeting Rooms Classrooms ICT (air conditioned room with 30 desktops) Amphitheatre Playground - Fields & Tarmac School kitchen (kitchen hatch opens into the main hall)

Curriculum Highlights

Whole School Curriculum Map MATHS ENGLISH including Early Reading EARLY YEARS Curriculum Computing Geography History Music Physical Education (PE) Art and Design Design & Technology (D&T) Primary Languages (PL, previously MFL) Personal Social & Health Education (PSHE) incorporating Relationship & Sex Education (RSE) Religious Education (RE) Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Discovery Breakfast Club and Discovery Afterschool Club is a wraparound care provision run by Firs Farm Primary School staff. Provides daily activities, free play including Arts & Crafts, Play Kitchen, Games Tables, Board Games and puzzles, outdoor activities (weather permitting), snacks provided. Sessions are booked via Arbor accounts and cancellations require at least one week's notice.

Admissions Criteria

Firs Farm is a local authority-maintained school. Admissions arrangements are managed by the London Borough of Enfield. The site notes in-year admissions via online applications and welcomes school tours in Autumn Term for Reception places. There are separate arrangements for children with SEND/ECHPs. Appeals information is provided by the Local Authority. For further details, the school provides contact options and links to Enfield-admissions resources.

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