Ashmole Academy in Southgate is considering opening a two-form entry primary school, which it hopes would open in 2015. Pupils from the primary school would have priority for admission to the secondary school.
Whether or not the scheme goes ahead will depend on the school's obtain the money required to build it and there being sufficient interest from local parents.
Ashmole's proposal would help ease the shortage of primary school places in parts of Palmers Green and Southgate, which has prompted the creation of a pressure group - the South West Enfield Action Team (SWEAT) - and website - We Want Local Schools. SWEAT have welcomed the announcement and are suggesting that parents of children born between September 2009 and August 2012 should visit this page on the Ashmole website, download the information leaflet and fill in the online questionnaire.
In September Ashmole Academy, which is located in Cecil Road N14 5RJ, was listed by the Guardian among the nine most successful schools in the country.