The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.1
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 246 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,410
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Samson Olusanya (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVita Et Pax School
Independent · 328m away
De Bohun Primary School
Primary · 350m away
Oaktree School
Special school · 570m away
Salcombe Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
East Barnet School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Monkfrith Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wolfson Hillel Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Danegrove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Southgate School a selective school?
No. Southgate School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Southgate School's Ofsted rating?
Southgate School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southgate School?
Southgate School currently has 1,410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southgate School take?
Southgate School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Southgate School?
Southgate School is in Barnet, EN4 0BL, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southgate School have a sixth form?
Yes, Southgate School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.