What did Ofsted judge Bishop Stopford's School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Bishop Stopford's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bishop Stopford's School?

Bishop Stopford's School has 554 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bishop Stopford's School take?

Bishop Stopford's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Bishop Stopford's School located?

Bishop Stopford's School is located in Enfield, EN1 3PU, Enfield.

How do I apply to Bishop Stopford's School?

Bishop Stopford's School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Bishop Stopford's School have a religious character?

Yes — Bishop Stopford's School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Bishop Stopford's School?

When Bishop Stopford's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children (adopted) — Applicants who are looked after or were previously looked after and have been adopted. (Written evidence must be supplied, at the time of application.); 2. Designated carers — Applicants who are designated as carers and for whom this is the nearest suitable school. (Written evidence should be supplied, at the time of application, from the relevant LEA.); 3. Siblings — Applicants who currently have or have had siblings at the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Nearness of home to the School, measured as the crow flies using the computer programme operated by the London Borough of Enfield from the main gate of the School to the main ground floor entrance of the applicant's home.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bishop Stopford's School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.5% of pupils at Bishop Stopford's School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bishop Stopford's School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children (adopted) — Applicants who are looked after or were previously looked after and have been adopted. (Written evidence must be supplied, at the time of application.)
2Designated carers — Applicants who are designated as carers and for whom this is the nearest suitable school. (Written evidence should be supplied, at the time of application, from the relevant LEA.)
3Siblings — Applicants who currently have or have had siblings at the school.
4Foundation places – regular Anglican worshippers (Deanery of Enfield) — Applicants who are regular worshippers at an Anglican Church, within the Deanery of Enfield, given priority within Foundation places (50% of remaining places).
5Foundation places – regular Anglican worshippers (other deaneries) — Applicants who are regular worshippers at an Anglican Church, in other deaneries.
6Foundation places – other Christian denomination worshippers — Applicants who are regular worshippers at a church of any other Christian denomination within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance.
7Open places – nearness of home to school — Open places are offered to applicants who do not qualify for a foundation place, allocated in order of the nearness of home to the School, measured as the crow flies using the computer programme operated by the London Borough of Enfield from the main gate of the School to the main ground floor entrance of the applicant's home.

If two applications tie: Nearness of home to the School, measured as the crow flies using the computer programme operated by the London Borough of Enfield from the main gate of the School to the main ground floor entrance of the applicant's home.

Remaining places after priority criteria (looked after/adopted, carers, siblings) are divided 50/50 between Foundation and Open places. Unfilled Foundation places become additional Open places and vice versa, with unsuccessful applicants for one category considered for the other at the end of the allocation procedure.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bishop Stopford's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bishop Stopford's School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bishop Stopford's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bishop Stopford's School?: Bishop Stopford's School has 554 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bishop Stopford's School take?: Bishop Stopford's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Bishop Stopford's School located?: Bishop Stopford's School is located in Enfield, EN1 3PU, Enfield.
How do I apply to Bishop Stopford's School?: Bishop Stopford's School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Bishop Stopford's School have a religious character?: Yes — Bishop Stopford's School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bishop Stopford's School?: When Bishop Stopford's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children (adopted) — Applicants who are looked after or were previously looked after and have been adopted. (Written evidence must be supplied, at the time of application.); 2. Designated carers — Applicants who are designated as carers and for whom this is the nearest suitable school. (Written evidence should be supplied, at the time of application, from the relevant LEA.); 3. Siblings — Applicants who currently have or have had siblings at the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Nearness of home to the School, measured as the crow flies using the computer programme operated by the London Borough of Enfield from the main gate of the School to the main ground floor entrance of the applicant's home.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bishop Stopford's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.5% of pupils at Bishop Stopford's School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bishop Stopford's School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children (adopted) — Applicants who are looked after or were previously looked after and have been adopted. (Written evidence must be supplied, at the time of application.)
2Designated carers — Applicants who are designated as carers and for whom this is the nearest suitable school. (Written evidence should be supplied, at the time of application, from the relevant LEA.)
3Siblings — Applicants who currently have or have had siblings at the school.
4Foundation places – regular Anglican worshippers (Deanery of Enfield) — Applicants who are regular worshippers at an Anglican Church, within the Deanery of Enfield, given priority within Foundation places (50% of remaining places).
5Foundation places – regular Anglican worshippers (other deaneries) — Applicants who are regular worshippers at an Anglican Church, in other deaneries.
6Foundation places – other Christian denomination worshippers — Applicants who are regular worshippers at a church of any other Christian denomination within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance.
7Open places – nearness of home to school — Open places are offered to applicants who do not qualify for a foundation place, allocated in order of the nearness of home to the School, measured as the crow flies using the computer programme operated by the London Borough of Enfield from the main gate of the School to the main ground floor entrance of the applicant's home.

Bishop Stopford's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bishop Stopford's School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bishop Stopford's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bishop Stopford's School?: Bishop Stopford's School has 554 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bishop Stopford's School take?: Bishop Stopford's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Bishop Stopford's School located?: Bishop Stopford's School is located in Enfield, EN1 3PU, Enfield.
How do I apply to Bishop Stopford's School?: Bishop Stopford's School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Bishop Stopford's School have a religious character?: Yes — Bishop Stopford's School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bishop Stopford's School?: When Bishop Stopford's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children (adopted) — Applicants who are looked after or were previously looked after and have been adopted. (Written evidence must be supplied, at the time of application.); 2. Designated carers — Applicants who are designated as carers and for whom this is the nearest suitable school. (Written evidence should be supplied, at the time of application, from the relevant LEA.); 3. Siblings — Applicants who currently have or have had siblings at the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Nearness of home to the School, measured as the crow flies using the computer programme operated by the London Borough of Enfield from the main gate of the School to the main ground floor entrance of the applicant's home.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bishop Stopford's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.5% of pupils at Bishop Stopford's School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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