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Kingsmead School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kingsmead School is an academy converter secondary school in Enfield , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1502 pupils, and a capacity of 1470 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,502

Pupils

1,470

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Kingsmead School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kingsmead School?

The catchment area for Kingsmead School is the geographic zone Enfield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kingsmead School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Enfield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1502 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1470 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Enfield publishes the 2027 Kingsmead School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Enfield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Enfield catchment area documents →

Kingsmead School: at or above its 1470 place limit

Kingsmead School has a published admission number of 1470 places. 1502 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1470 places. Enfield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.6% of pupils at Kingsmead School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Enfield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Enfield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Enfield school admissions →

Kingsmead School: School Information

Full address
196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ
Local authority
Enfield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.6% of pupils
DfE URN
136327

Other Secondary Schools in Enfield

If Kingsmead School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Enfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Kingsmead School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kingsmead School

What is the catchment area for Kingsmead School?

The catchment area for Kingsmead School is the geographic zone Enfield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kingsmead School oversubscribed?

Yes, Kingsmead School currently has 1502 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1470 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kingsmead School?

Admission to Kingsmead School is managed by Enfield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Kingsmead School cover?

Kingsmead School is a secondary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kingsmead School?

Kingsmead School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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