What did Ofsted judge St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in December 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?

St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has 960 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls take?

St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls located?

St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls is located in London, N13 5TY, Enfield.

How do I apply to St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?

St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls 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 St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls have a religious character?

Yes — St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls was 2.156 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?

When St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after girls — Catholic “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” Catholic girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those Catholic girls who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic girls — Baptised Catholic girls where the application is supported by a baptism certificate; 3. Other looked after/previously looked after girls — Other “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted and in-year admissions, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to applicants living nearest to the school site appropriate to the year to which the child would be admitted, measured in a straight line from the child’s house. In the case of a number of addresses in a block with the same geographical reference, priority will be given to those living nearest to the main entrance of the block. The distance measurement is carried out by the Local Authority using AddressBase Premium.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.9% of pupils at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls: Ofsted & Catchment

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2.156miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls

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.

1Catholic looked after/previously looked after girls — Catholic “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” Catholic girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those Catholic girls who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic girls — Baptised Catholic girls where the application is supported by a baptism certificate.
3Other looked after/previously looked after girls — Other “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted and in-year admissions.
4Eastern/Orthodox baptised girls or Catechumens — Baptised girls by Eastern/Orthodox Churches where the application is supported by a baptism certificate or a certificate of reception. Also Catechumens with a certificate of entry into the order of Catechumens.
5Girls from Christian families — Girls from Christian families where the application is supported by either a baptism certificate or a letter on headed paper from a Minister of Religion confirming membership of the Parish Community.
6Girls from other faith families — Girls of families from other Faiths where the application is supported by a letter from a Religious Leader of the Faith confirming membership of the Faith Community.
7Any other girl — Any other girl.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to applicants living nearest to the school site appropriate to the year to which the child would be admitted, measured in a straight line from the child’s house. In the case of a number of addresses in a block with the same geographical reference, priority will be given to those living nearest to the main entrance of the block. The distance measurement is carried out by the Local Authority using AddressBase Premium.

Within each of the seven listed categories, the Admission Authority gives top priority to girls whose exceptional medical, social or pastoral needs justify a place at the school which can only be met by admission there (supported by compelling written professional evidence). Siblings are given priority within each criterion, immediately after those with exceptional need.

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.

St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in December 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has 960 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls take?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls located?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls is located in London, N13 5TY, Enfield.
How do I apply to St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls 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 St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls have a religious character?: Yes — St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls was 2.156 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: When St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after girls — Catholic “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” Catholic girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those Catholic girls who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic girls — Baptised Catholic girls where the application is supported by a baptism certificate; 3. Other looked after/previously looked after girls — Other “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted and in-year admissions, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to applicants living nearest to the school site appropriate to the year to which the child would be admitted, measured in a straight line from the child’s house. In the case of a number of addresses in a block with the same geographical reference, priority will be given to those living nearest to the main entrance of the block. The distance measurement is carried out by the Local Authority using AddressBase Premium.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.9% of pupils at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls 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 St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls

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.

1Catholic looked after/previously looked after girls — Catholic “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” Catholic girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those Catholic girls who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic girls — Baptised Catholic girls where the application is supported by a baptism certificate.
3Other looked after/previously looked after girls — Other “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted and in-year admissions.
4Eastern/Orthodox baptised girls or Catechumens — Baptised girls by Eastern/Orthodox Churches where the application is supported by a baptism certificate or a certificate of reception. Also Catechumens with a certificate of entry into the order of Catechumens.
5Girls from Christian families — Girls from Christian families where the application is supported by either a baptism certificate or a letter on headed paper from a Minister of Religion confirming membership of the Parish Community.
6Girls from other faith families — Girls of families from other Faiths where the application is supported by a letter from a Religious Leader of the Faith confirming membership of the Faith Community.
7Any other girl — Any other girl.

St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in December 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has 960 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls take?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls located?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls is located in London, N13 5TY, Enfield.
How do I apply to St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls 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 St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls have a religious character?: Yes — St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls was 2.156 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: When St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after/previously looked after girls — Catholic “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” Catholic girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those Catholic girls who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic girls — Baptised Catholic girls where the application is supported by a baptism certificate; 3. Other looked after/previously looked after girls — Other “looked after” girls and previously “looked after” girls who have been adopted or made subject to Child Arrangements Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. Included in this definition are those who appear, to the Admission Authority, to have been in state care outside of England and who ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted and in-year admissions, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to applicants living nearest to the school site appropriate to the year to which the child would be admitted, measured in a straight line from the child’s house. In the case of a number of addresses in a block with the same geographical reference, priority will be given to those living nearest to the main entrance of the block. The distance measurement is carried out by the Local Authority using AddressBase Premium.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.9% of pupils at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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