Bishop Stopford's School

What Bishop Stopford's School does

Bishop Stopford's School is a state-funded Church of England secondary school located on Brick Lane in Enfield, London Borough of Enfield (EN1 3PU). It serves students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13, providing GCSE preparation at Key Stage 4 and A-Level/BTEC pathways in its Sixth Form. The school received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2024 and is described in its own materials as an 'Outstanding Christian School that welcomes those of all faiths or none.' It operates under a board of governors with a Headteacher-led leadership team, and its stated values are Respect, Consideration, Responsibility, Success and Loyalty, anchored by the motto 'believe, strive, succeed.' Revenue is derived from UK Department for Education per-pupil funding routed through the local authority, with supplementary grants including Pupil Premium, the 16-19 Tuition Fund and the Maintenance Grant; education is provided free at point of use.

The school's core offering is organised around five integrated programmes: a Remote Education Programme built on Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams (notable for extending access via Xbox and PlayStation consoles), a Curriculum Subjects programme spanning 16 subjects across Key Stages 3-5, a Personal Development Programme covering Character, Wellbeing, Cultural Capital, Careers and Equality & Diversity, an Extra-Curricular Activities Programme with sports, arts, academic and recreational clubs, and a Sixth Form provision with careers support and bursary funding. Supporting technology includes Kerboodle for science, Mathswatch for maths, GCSE Pod for exam revision, Vocab Express for French, ParentPay for school-meal and trip payments, and the My Child At School (MCAS) portal for parent engagement. The school's digital presence is operated on a Juniper Education website platform.

The business model is that of a publicly-funded educational institution: there is no fee-paying revenue, no commercial product offering, and no disclosed M&A, funding or ownership relationships. Customers are students in Years 7-13 and their families, all drawn primarily from the Enfield catchment. The school markets itself through open evenings, printed prospectuses (2025/26 and 2026/27), the school website, parent newsletters and Headteacher letters, and the regulator-validated Ofsted and SIAMS ratings. No revenue, headcount, or audited financials are publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

Bishop Stopford's School

Legal name

Bishop Stopford's School

Website

https://bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bishop Stopford's School is an Ofsted Outstanding (2024) Church of England state-funded secondary school in Enfield, London, serving students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13 with GCSE, A-Level and BTEC pathways, funded by the UK Department for Education.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary school education
• Sixth form provision
• Personal development programme
• Remote learning platform
• Extra-curricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Enfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: State-funded secondary school providing free education to students aged 11-18. Funding received from UK Government Department for Education through local authority arrangements. Additional support funds include Pupil Premium, 16-19 Tuition Fund, and Maintenance Grant for eligible students.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bishop Stopford's School is a state-funded Church of England secondary school providing free education to students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. It delivers the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to GCSE qualifications, and A-Level and BTEC pathways at Key Stage 5 in its Sixth Form. Beyond academic subjects, the school offers a Personal Development Programme covering character, wellbeing, cultural capital, careers, and equality, alongside an Extra-Curricular Activities Programme of over 15 clubs and a Remote Education Programme built on Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.

Product overview

Bishop Stopford's School is an Outstanding Christian secondary school providing a comprehensive educational offering through five core programme areas. The Remote Education Programme leverages Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for blended learning. The Curriculum Subjects programme spans 16 subjects across all key stages (KS3-KS5), including GCSE and A-Level qualifications. The Extra-Curricular Activities Programme enriches the academic experience with sports, arts, music, and academic support clubs. The Sixth Form provides post-16 pathways through A-Levels and BTEC vocational qualifications. The Personal Development Programme delivers character education, wellbeing support, and careers guidance. These programmes operate as an integrated educational service rather than discrete commercial products.

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Products and services

• Remote Education Programme A comprehensive remote and blended learning programme enabling students to access live lessons, assignments, and coursework via Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, with inclusive access also available through Xbox and PlayStation consoles for students without traditional computer access. Delivered to secondary school students at Bishop Stopford's School.
• Curriculum Subjects Full curriculum provision across 16 subjects at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including Art, Design & Technology, Computer Science, Drama, English, Enterprise, French, Geography, History, Maths, Media, Music, Physical Education, PSHCE, R.E., and Science, leading to GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications for students aged 11-18.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Programme After-school and enrichment programme offering sports clubs, arts, music, academic support (homework club, maths homework club), cultural activities (Christian Union, Debate Club, Philosophy), and recreational options (Gaming Club, Strategy Games, Library) for students at Bishop Stopford's School.
• Sixth Form Provision Post-16 education programme providing A-Level and BTEC courses across academic and vocational pathways, with dedicated careers support, bursary funding (16-19 Bursary), and progression guidance for students aged 16-18.
• Personal Development Programme Structured programme covering character development, wellbeing and community (including RSE), cultural capital, careers and employment, and equality and diversity, delivered through enrichment days, workshops, and tutorial sessions for students at Bishop Stopford's School.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Highlands School: A state secondary school in the Enfield borough serving a similar 11-18 cohort with sixth form provision, drawn from overlapping local catchments and competing for the same pool of families.
• Southgate School: A state secondary school in the Enfield/Southgate area of North London, comparable in age range, sixth form provision, and catchment, competing with Bishop Stopford's for the same families.
• Enfield Grammar School: A long-established state secondary school located in the same London Borough of Enfield, competing directly with Bishop Stopford's for the same local Year 7 applicant pool and serving a similar 11-18 age range.
• St Ignatius' College: A faith-based (Catholic) secondary school in Enfield, comparable to Bishop Stopford's in offering an ethos-driven education and sixth form provision, and competing for families prioritising a values-led schooling environment.
• Oasis Academy Hadley: An academy secondary school in the Enfield area, comparable in publicly-funded status, age range, and curriculum breadth, and competing for the same North London student demographic.
• Chace Community School: A state secondary school located in Enfield, offering a comparable Key Stage 3-5 curriculum including sixth form, and competing with Bishop Stopford's for enrolments from the same North London demographic.
• Nightingale Academy: A state secondary school serving the Enfield catchment with comparable Key Stage pathways and sixth form provision, representing a direct alternative for local families choosing between schools in the borough.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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