Alternative Centre of Education
School summary
With just 31 pupils on roll, the Alternative Centre of Education is a notably small independent school in Enfield, north London. Its scale allows for an intimate setting where pupils are likely to be known well as individuals. The school is co-educational, has no religious character, and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Around one in six pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs within its small community.
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Teaching & academics
The school admits pupils at age 11 through an 11+ entry process. Its very small size means teaching takes place in tight-knit groups, with the head, Ms Glendene Griffith, leading a compact community.
Head · Ms Glendene Griffith
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 16.13%
- EHC plans
- 51.61%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.