Fern House School
URN: 145232 • Enfield EN3 6NY
Overview
- Name
- Fern House School
- URN
- 145232
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CONNECT EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Astarita (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01992760860
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Keswick Drive, Enfield EN3 6NY
Summary
Fern House School, located in Enfield, is a mixed academy special school that opened in November 2017. As part of the Connect Education Trust, the school focuses on providing an inclusive, attachment-aware, and trauma-informed educational environment. With a current enrolment of 72 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 70, the school serves a diverse range of abilities and needs, ensuring that each child is nurtured and supported.
The curriculum at Fern House School is highly adapted to meet the individual aspirations of its pupils, promoting both academic and social development. The school emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating therapeutic opportunities alongside a strong educational framework. Core values such as acceptance, bravery, curiosity, and determination underpin the school’s ethos, guiding students in their learning journey.
Fern House School is committed to fostering a love of learning and preparing students for life beyond school. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to create a supportive community, ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to thrive in a modern world. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Fern House School is highly adapted to meet the individual aspirations of its pupils, promoting both academic and social development. The school emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating therapeutic opportunities alongside a strong educational framework. Core values such as acceptance, bravery, curiosity, and determination underpin the school’s ethos, guiding students in their learning journey.
Fern House School is committed to fostering a love of learning and preparing students for life beyond school. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to create a supportive community, ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to thrive in a modern world. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Report your child absent (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Report (sen)
- 3 October 2025Year 10 and 11 pupils mastered their life skills in planning and cooking a meal. They didn't just follow recipes, they learned essential knife skills, safety in the kitchen and why ingredients work the way they do. It was awesome to see some (sen)
- News/Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Fern House Term Dates 2024-2025 (other)
- Policies, Procedures and Arrangements (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Waverley School (56.0)
- Durants School (53.2)
- Orchardside School (52.2)
- Russet House School (47.3)
- Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Enfield
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CONNECT EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 72
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- 70.80
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 72 | 55 | 17 | 70 | 70.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 65 | 54 | 11 | 70 | 69.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 | 51 | 14 | 70 | 70.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 65 | 51 | 14 | 66 | 70.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 45 | 37 | 8 | 48 | 62.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 44 | 36 | 8 | 68.20 |
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