It is situated directly in the middle of Enfield, slightly to the north of the town centre, equidistant between the two railway stations, near St Andrew's Enfield.

It was administered by Middlesex County Council Education Committee (Borough of Enfield).

Both were well-established girls' schools, each with a long tradition of high achievement and academic excellence, according to the current Headteacher, Ms. J.

[1] It became the comprehensive girls' Enfield Chace School in 1967, changing to its current name in 1987.

The buildings are a blend of solid Edwardian, post war and 1990s "design-build".