Bishop Stopford's School
Enfield Council is consulting on the proposed closure of Bishop Stopford's School due to falling pupil numbers and SEN demand.
Enfield Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to consult on the proposed closure of Bishop Stopford's School, alongside two primary schools. The council cited falling pupil numbers and increasing demand for Special Educational Needs provision as reasons for the proposal. Up to £150,000 has been allocated from the General Fund to cover the costs of this consultation process.
The proposed closure of Bishop Stopford's School, a voluntary aided secondary school in Enfield, will be discussed by Enfield's Overview & Scrutiny Committee on 3 November 2026. This discussion forms part of the ongoing public consultation process regarding the school's future.
Key facts
- Enfield Council's Cabinet agreed to consult on the proposed closure of Bishop Stopford's School on 14 October 2026. Source
- The council allocated up to £150,000 from its General Fund for the consultation process. Source
- The proposed closure is driven by falling pupil numbers and increasing demand for Special Educational Needs provision. Source
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