Bush Hill Park Primary School

A good community school school in Enfield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bush Hill Park Primary School.

Enfield, EN11DS Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 December 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Bush Hill Park Primary School
Main Avenue
Enfield, EN11DS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102024
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bush Hill Park Primary School, Main Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1DS
Age range
2-11
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
467
Free School Meals
48.8% (228 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 102.0 104.0

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
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
467 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

📈

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be The Best You Can Be"

Respect Responsibility Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Bush Hill Park Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of the community with around 450 pupils from Nursery to Year 6. The Headteacher, Anna Theodosiou, describes a culture of safety, respect, inclusion and high expectations, with a focus on developing curious, creative and confident learners and strong partnerships with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dodgeball (Yr4-6) Gym (Yr1-2) Football Team Club Multisports (Yr3-4) Multisports (Yr5-6) Girls Netball Team Club Musical Theatre Club Enfield Dance Festival Club Street Dance Boxing Club Fencing Club Tri-Golf (summer) with local golf club

Sports

Football Netball Dodgeball Multisports Gymnastics Rugby (Tag) Cricket Rounders Athletics Basketball

Facilities

Science Lab Media Suite Ashton Hall (Breakfast Club)

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc. phonics taught from Nursery to Year 2, with ongoing phonics catch-up in Years 3-4 Daily reading lessons from Reception to Year 6 with a focus on fluency and comprehension Bug Club for home reading and a Class Reader alongside a broad reading program Opening Worlds knowledge-rich History and Geography curriculum for Year 6 A knowledge-rich, vocabulary-heavy curriculum across subjects, with a trauma-informed, inclusive approach Mathematics taught with a Mastery approach and emphasis on oral reasoning and problem solving Expressive Arts including Performing Arts, Music, Art and Design & Technology Computing with a dedicated Media Suite and online safety focus Health and Wellbeing integrated across the curriculum, including SMSC and British Values

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound provision includes Breakfast Club (7:50am start) and After School Club (3:15pm to 5:50pm) with a light meal and refreshments, plus a range of after-school clubs and activities.

SEND Provision

Bush Hill Park Primary School identifies and supports pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in line with the SEND Code of Practice (0–25, 2015). The school works with families, staff and external professionals to understand each child’s needs, gathering information from nurseries, previous schools, parents and specialist services to plan appropriate support. If a teacher has a concern, they can refer to the SENCO or Inclusion Team, and support may include classroom strategies, targeted interventions or advice from external professionals. Regular pupil progress meetings and baseline assessments monitor progress and inform provision.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery places are available for children starting at age three, admitted at the start of the academic year in which they turn three, with applications via the Enfield Local Authority between October and January. Reception is admitted at the start of the academic year in which they turn four. Induction involves home visits by Nursery/Reception staff and gradual entry. Admissions are processed through Enfield Admissions Department; additional information is provided in the Nursery and Reception Prospectus and step-by-step guides.

Other Primary Schools in Enfield

Compare with nearby schools