Durants School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 4 Pitfield Way Enfield EN3 5BY |
| Phone | 02088041980 |
| Reference Number | 102066 |
Durants School has maintained its overall judgement of good following a recent ungraded inspection. However, evidence indicates that the school might achieve an outstanding rating in a future graded inspection. The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment where pupils feel happy and valued. Lessons are engaging and aimed at developing essential life skills, alongside academic knowledge, aligning with the school’s clear vision to prepare students for adulthood and societal integration.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 200 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.5%
Girls: 21.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| 8 | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| 9 | 21 | 11 | 32 |
| 10 | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| 11 | 28 | 5 | 33 |
| 12 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| 13 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 36.5% |
| White, Other | 15.5% |
| White, British | 13.5% |
| Unclassified | 8.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Indian | 3% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Irish | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their lessons and feel safe at school.
- The curriculum is well-designed and meets the needs of all pupils.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupil achievement and behavior.
- Staff provide effective support tailored to each pupil's needs.
- There is a strong focus on teaching pupils to regulate their emotions.
- The school has a rich program of activities to develop pupils' character and understanding of diversity.
- Staff induction and training are systematic and high quality.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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