Broomfield School

The Broomfield School, a name that echoes through the history of Enfield, stands before you. It’s a grand, historic building with a past filled with both triumphs and challenges. In 1938, the Arnos School was established on the current site of Broomfield. It quickly became a hub for learning, a place where young minds flourished and imaginations took flight. Then, in 1960, the Minchenden School, just across the borough, sought its new home in the vacated buildings of Southgate County School. This added another layer of history to the school’s narrative. A few years later, in 1967, Arnos School became a comprehensive school, welcoming students from feeder schools like Bowes, Garfield, and Oakthorpe. In 1984, the two schools, Arnos and Minchenden, merged and adopted the new name “Broomfield School,” signifying a union of their rich histories. The school was one of the largest in Enfield for a while, due to its proximity to the borders of Haringey and Barnet. However, with the growth of Alexandra Park School in Haringey, its student population gradually declined. The school was designated as a specialist humanities college in 2008. Sadly, it faced some challenges in the following years, prompting the closure of its sixth form provision. Today, Broomfield School is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by the vision of the new headteacher, Adele Christofi. She is determined to revitalize the school and restore its reputation in the community. Its doors are now open to a bright future, and many exciting changes are underway!