SchoolScoresSouthgate School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST
Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 0BL
020 8449 9583 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 October 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
131 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Enfield comparisons use the 11 of its 21 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 50 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 56% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 105 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 39% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 73% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 69% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 64% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Enfield. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Enfield figures pool parents at the Enfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
236 pupils in this year group.
52% — 7 points above the Enfield average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.1 | 46.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
246 pupils in this year group.
96% — 2 points above the Enfield average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 62% | 57% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 25% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | – | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
118 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 22% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 50% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.7 | 35.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
22 subjects, 296 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 36 | 0% | 3% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 35 | 6% | 31% | 40% |
| English Literature | 30 | 17% | 40% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 25 | 4% | 20% | 30% |
| Biology | 24 | 8% | 25% | 27% |
| Sociology | 23 | 13% | 22% | 20% |
| Economics | 18 | 0% | 11% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 16 | 0% | 6% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 15 | 0% | 7% | 26% |
| History | 12 | 8% | 33% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 12 | 8% | 17% | 17% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 25% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | 38% | 63% | 38% |
| Religious Studies | 7 | 0% | 14% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), Design and Technology (Product Design), Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Mathematics (Further), Geography, Modern Greek, Polish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
114 students in this year group.
86% — 7 points above the Enfield average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 11% | 15% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
136 students in this year group.
83% — 10 points above the Enfield average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 83% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 27% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 83% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Enfield. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 240 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 105 |
| Of those, offered a place | 95 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,153 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.5% | 37.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 11.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.9% | 42.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 50% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.8% | 22.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 11.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Lower than 38% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Enfield. Higher than 43% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 18.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- East Barnet School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ashmole Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- JCoSS 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highlands School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Keble Preparatory School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Palmers Green High School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Wren Academy Enfield 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Focus 1st Academy 2.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Ark Pioneer Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southgate School's Ofsted rating?
Southgate School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Southgate School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Southgate School?
74% of the 131 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Southgate School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Southgate School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 105 families put Southgate School as their first choice for 240 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 95 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142727.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.