Kingsmead School, Enfield
| Kingsmead School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Southbury Road , , EN1 1YQ England | |
| Coordinates | 51°39′04″N 0°03′43″W / 51.6510°N 0.0619°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Practise to Perfect |
| Established | 1967 |
| Specialist | Arts (visual and performing arts) |
| Department for Education URN | 136327 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | David Medway[1] |
| Staff | 165 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 1,560 |
| Website | http://www.kingsmeadschool.org/ |
Kingsmead School is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located on Southbury Road in Enfield, Greater London, England. It operates as an academy and caters for students aged 11 to 18.[1]
History
The school was established in 1967. In October 2010 it converted to academy status, having previously been a community school administered by Enfield London Borough Council. In 2006, Kingsmead was designated a specialist college in the performing and visual arts.[1] In 2004, it was part of a sanctions scheme where children were sent as a punishment to Lea Valley Academy, rather than being temporarily excluded.[2] The school also had a behaviour improvement programme manager, and Ofsted said that "they had seen nothing in any other school to equal Kingsmead's work on behaviour".[2]
Enrolment
The school has approximately 1,450–1,560 students on roll, operating at or near full capacity.[3]
Academic performance and curriculum
Kingsmead offers a broad academic programme, including GCSEs and A-Levels, with particular emphasis on EBacc subjects and the arts. In 2017, its A-Level outcomes ranked in the top 4% nationally.[4] The most recent Ofsted inspection (April 2022) rated the school as "Good", praising its ambitious curriculum, high standards of behaviour, and strong pastoral support.[1]
Sixth form
It offers a range of A-Level courses, including subjects often unavailable in smaller schools, such as Music, Music Technology, French, Spanish, and a Computer Science course.
Notable former pupils
- Diane Parish (1981-1985), actor known for her portrayal of Denise Fox in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.[5]
- Jessie Wallace (1982-1986), actress known for her portrayal as Kat Slater in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Kingsmead School". Ofsted. April 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b Fursland, Eileen (5 July 2004). "Short sharp swap". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Kingsmead School profile". Snobe. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
wikiwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "It's play time at Kingsmead". Enfield Gazette. 11 April 1985.
- ^ "Webring". 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Winners - British Soap Awards". Archived from the original on 1 May 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2013.