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Laurel Park School
- Secondary
- Enfield N14 7HY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils typically live up to the school鈥檚 expectations to work hard and to allow everyone to
learn and achieve their best. Caring staff help pupils who struggle to meet these
expectations to do so
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy the way the behaviour in this school has improved and how this has helped
them to learn more effectively. Pupils who attend this school now behave very well.
Academic Progress: Pupils talk confidently about learning; work shows curriculum progression
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved, strict but fair rules
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have introduced activities to help pupils remember their previous learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers present info clearly; misconceptions corrected quickly
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum broad and ambitious; key knowledge taught in order
Communication: Parents can give their opinions through Ofsted Parent View and receive communication about events.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The curriculum on offer is broad and ambitious. The school has made sure that all subjects cover the national curriculum.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff enjoy being a part of the school community. Leaders handle workload and well-being considerately.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils have a say; decisions made with council and leaders
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant improvement in behaviour, SEND, curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and incidents are dealt with swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff have regular safeguarding training; leaders ensure clear records and appropriate referrals.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Calm, orderly environment; well-established behaviour routines
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about mental/physical health, stay safe
Extracurricular Offerings: The enrichment programme is wide and varied, including clubs like philosophy society and coding club.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders are managing a temporary reduction in outside space.
Extracurricular Offerings: Leadership skills as prefects, mentors, coaches
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are well guided in terms of careers education.
Career Counselling Services: Careers offer extends into sixth form with work experiences
Preparation for Sixth Form: New sixth-form supports vocational courses
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access
the curriculum alongside their peers and are successful. This is because expert staff identify pupils鈥� needs and communicate helpful strategies to teachers
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils successful; expert staff identify needs
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn all national curriculum subjects. Development of subject programmes is ongoing.
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School鈥檚 Perspective
Q:What do you do differently and uniquely well?
A:
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Personalised education and pastoral support for each student.
Enrichment for all - every student goes on at least two trips per year and we have a wealth of extra-curricular activities for them to participate in.
Q:Why do families choose you over schools they compare you to?
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They like the fact that we know our students and treat them as individuals ensuring that we meet all their needs.
They like the curriculum we offer that includes academic and practical subjects.
Q:What might families find surprising about your school?
A:
Our Headteacher knows every student by name! She can be found around the school every day speaking to students about everything from what they have learnt in todays lessons, to the football results.
Our students and staff dine together each day in our Bay Leaf Restaurant.
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Our students and staff dine together each day in our Bay Leaf Restaurant.
Q:What five facts about your school tell your story?
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- Our Students were involved in picking the school name, logo and uniform.
- Ofsted says that our current GCSE results do not reflect the level of high education currently happening in the school.
- Our LPS Excel programme helps us recognise every students superpower.
- We are fully staffed with subject specialist teachers from Maths to Beauty.
- We only offer proper meals in our Bay Leaf Restaurant and free breakfast for all - no junk!
Q:Who are you as a school?
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We are a small school, with only 136 students in each year group. Our school community happy and friendly, and our students are recognised as individuals who have many talents.
Our young people excel and are give a wide breadth of opportunities in the curriculum, opportunities to participate in trips and extra curricular activities.
Students value their Character Education and are always keen to achieve Character Points both in lessons and around the school.
Our students are welcoming and inclusive, and love their school.
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Our young people excel and are give a wide breadth of opportunities in the curriculum, opportunities to participate in trips and extra curricular activities.
Students value their Character Education and are always keen to achieve Character Points both in lessons and around the school.
Our students are welcoming and inclusive, and love their school.
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About Us
Laurel Park School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 613 students from age 11-19 yr.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Laurel Park School is small school for Palmers Green, Southgate, Enfield, Barnet and Haringey families for children aged 11-19 with our fully vocational Sixth Form.
Our overall approach to our school can be encompassed in what we call the 4Cs: Curriculum, Character, Culture and Community.
Within this are embedded our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Ambition and Determination which underpin our day to day school life to ensure that every member of our community embraces opportunities, does their very best in all work and who are proud of their achievements and interactions at the end of every day.
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Ms Adele Christofi
Dear Families,I鈥檓 privileged to lead Laurel Park School, a small, community-focused school for Palmers Green and Southgate. Since opening in 2022, we鈥檝e built a nurturing environment where every student is known by name. In our recent Ofsted (Nov 2024), we were rated 鈥楪ood鈥� across all areas, with inspectors noting that 鈥楶upils work hard and allow everyone to learn and achieve their best.鈥�
Our ethos is built on strong relationships, fostering individual talents and needs. Students form close bonds across year groups, strengthening our sense of family. We focus not just on academics but on developing the whole child through our 鈥楾rips for All鈥� programme and our curriculum pillars: My Curriculum, My Character, My Culture, My Community.
In Sept 2024, we launched our vocational Sixth Form, already praised by Ofsted as having 鈥榞ot off to a strong start.鈥�
At Laurel Park, we Learn, Persevere, and Succeed鈥攖ogether.
Adele Christofi
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 58% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 13.30% | 13.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 34% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 45.97% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 38.84% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 19.84% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.52% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.4% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 20.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 45.16% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 7.76% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.2% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 35.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 47.06% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 41.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 16.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 21.87% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.4 | 3.28 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 90.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 23.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 46.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 7.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.6% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.8% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 1 | 28.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 1 | 40.91% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 37.66% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 13 | 13.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 15 | 19.59% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 96.29% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 94.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 24.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 46.9% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 6.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.38% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.9% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 6 | 27.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 3 | 39.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 32.53% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 12.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 10 | 17.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.75 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 73.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 50.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.15% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.75% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 29.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 41.81% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 32.63% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 16.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 18.3% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.65% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 55.1% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 46.6% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.25% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 18th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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