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Winchmore School
Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3HS, Enfield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.0 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,788
Capacity
1,433
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.2, placing it in the top 48% nationally. The school boasts a 70% pass rate for grades 4 or above in English and Maths, and 69% of students progress to university, although only 15% gain entry to top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate of 57% is commendable, parents may want to consider the school's performance in preparing students for higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.2 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 185 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other39.7%
White British13.7%
Black African10.1%
Other7.9%
Mixed Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.62833, -0.09221 · N21 3HS
School details
Local authorityEnfield
RegionLondon
URN102045
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Winchmore School rated by Ofsted?
Winchmore School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2013.
Is Winchmore School a good school?
Winchmore School scores 51.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Winchmore School in GCSEs?
Winchmore School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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