Headteacher Welcome

NsoWelcome to St Ignatius College

As Headteacher, it is a pleasure to welcome you to our website which I hope will give you a flavour of life here at St Ignatius College.

First and foremost, our goal is academic excellence and intellectual formation. We believe that with the right support, all students can achieve and they do. We are all boys at KS3 and KS4 and our boys achieve exceptionally well, significantly better than boys locally or nationally.  With a mixed thriving and highly successful Sixth Form, we believe that we have the best of both worlds.

Our students are believed in and cared for: they are known and valued as individuals.  Human flourishing is at the core of our Catholic, Jesuit philosophy of education.  Each individual student is supported to develop fully: academically, socially, emotionally, culturally and spiritually. Our goal is for our students to have the qualifications, confidence, skills and clear sense of self to fulfil their ambitions, live full lives and to go into the world and make it a better place.

Partnership with our parents is fundamental to all we do. We foster strong, open, honest, mutually supportive relationships and welcome and expect parents to be involved in all aspects of school life. We are outward looking and work closely with many other organisations, both locally and nationally.

The social, economic and cultural diversity of our community enriches us.  We are a Catholic, Jesuit school but in addition to Catholics, our students and staff belong to other faiths and other Christian traditions, and we encourage all of them to play a full part in the spiritual life of the school and to gain a deeper understanding of their faith. We have a wide catchment and are oversubscribed but you don’t need to be Catholic to attend this school.  

I warmly invite you and encourage you to visit to witness for yourselves life at St Ignatius College.

Natasha Socrates
Headteacher 

Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam - For the Greater Glory of God

 

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@st_ignatius Oct - 2
Today Thomas Dennis shared his insights into careers in tech and the growing impact of AI. The enthusiasm from students was incredible. Thank you, Thomas, for sharing your experience and helping our students think differently about their future  
@st_ignatius Oct - 2
Throughout next week (5-9 October) we will be collecting donations for the North Enfield Foodbank, as part of our Harvest Festival appeal. Every item, no matter how big or small, makes a difference to those in need.  
@st_ignatius Sep - 29
📚🥤 Our Reading Café continues to be a fantastic start to Tuesday mornings! Each week, students gather in the Library before school to enjoy a juice, a biscuit and most importantly, some quality reading time.  
@st_ignatius Sep - 28
This year's Mass for Deceased Ignatians will be held in the New Chapel at the College on Sunday 15th November at 11:00am.
@st_ignatius Sep - 25
A warm welcome back to the Ambition Programme to Kyle and Chipo from 2AM Medics. Their session gave real insight into the rewards and challenges of a career in medicine. We are incredibly grateful for the time, expertise, and encouragement shared today.  
@st_ignatius Sep - 24
Calling all Old Ignatians! Join us for another evening of memories, friendship and great food as we welcome alumni back to St Ignatius for Fish & Chip Friday. 📅 20/11/26 📍 St Ignatius College 🎟️ Book your place:  buff.ly/8EM8ROB
@st_ignatius Sep - 18
What a brilliant way to launch this year’s Ambition Programme! We were delighted to welcome Cllr Alessandro Georgiou, Leader of Enfield Council, to speak about what it means to be a councillor and the diverse career pathways available at Enfield Council.  
@st_ignatius Sep - 16
From inspiring classroom activities and student performances to guided tours led by our exceptional pupils, the evening showcased everything that makes our school community so special. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the night a sucess.
@st_ignatius Sep - 11
Today, our whole school community gathered for the Academic Mass. As our students begin another year of learning, we encourage them to make the most of every opportunity, challenge themselves to grow, and strive for excellence in all that they do.  
@st_ignatius Sep - 10
There is still time to book a place at our Open Evening next Tuesday. St Ignatius College is one of the top performing secondary schools in Enfield. Take the opportunity to visit and see if we are the right school for your son. You DO NOT have to be Catholic to attend.
@st_ignatius Sep - 10
Welcome back to all our students, staff and families as we begin another exciting school year at St Ignatius College! A particularly warm welcome goes to our new Year 7 who officially joined our school community this week during their Service of Enrolment.  
@st_ignatius Aug - 20
Congratulations to all our GCSE students on an outstanding set of results today! Your hard work, determination and resilience have truly paid off, and we are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved.