West Lea School
URN: 102067 • London N9 9TU
Overview
- Name
- West Lea School
- URN
- 102067
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Enterprise Cooperative Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Quinn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088072656
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Haselbury Road, London N9 9TU
Summary
West Lea School is a foundation special school located in Enfield, London, catering to children and young adults aged 4 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. With a current enrolment of 505 pupils, the school operates across four campuses: Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life, and Horizon. The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity and equipping learners with essential skills for academic success, independence, and future employment.
The curriculum at West Lea is designed to help students develop a 'suitcase' of skills, fostering both academic achievement and life skills. The school prioritises creating a supportive environment where learners can overcome challenges and actively participate in their home and community life.
In addition to academic support, West Lea School emphasizes community involvement and personal development. Recent initiatives include partnerships for work experience opportunities, highlighting the school's commitment to preparing students for real-world challenges and enhancing their social and vocational skills.
The curriculum at West Lea is designed to help students develop a 'suitcase' of skills, fostering both academic achievement and life skills. The school prioritises creating a supportive environment where learners can overcome challenges and actively participate in their home and community life.
In addition to academic support, West Lea School emphasizes community involvement and personal development. Recent initiatives include partnerships for work experience opportunities, highlighting the school's commitment to preparing students for real-world challenges and enhancing their social and vocational skills.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Enfield
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Enterprise Cooperative Trust
- Capacity
- 430
- Pupils
- 505
- Boys
- 365
- Girls
- 140
- FSM %
- 57.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 505 | 365 | 140 | 430 | 57.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 475 | 336 | 139 | 430 | 53.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 400 | 291 | 109 | 430 | 47.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 400 | 291 | 109 | 400 | 47.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 268 | 93 | 182 | 45.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 364 | 268 | 96 | 182 | 43.50 |
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