Southgate School
92%
Capacity
1,410
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About Southgate School
Southgate School, a large mixed secondary in Enfield, holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and an ungraded inspection in 2025 noted that the school has improved significantly. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.37, which places pupils nearly half a grade ahead of the national average per subject. This is a strong result, particularly when set against the Enfield local authority average of 0.09, meaning Southgate pupils make substantially more progress than their peers in neighbouring schools. The school ranks 6th out of 20 secondary schools in Enfield on this measure, placing it in the top 30% of the borough. Its Attainment 8 score of 54.5 confirms that students are leaving with solid GCSE results, and 82.9% achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths.
The school’s academic strength extends into the sixth form, where students achieved an average of 34.36 points per entry, equivalent to a C+ grade. The best three A-levels averaged a C+ as well, with 20.7% of entries achieving grades AAB or higher. The sixth form’s value-added score of -0.11 is rated as average, suggesting students perform broadly in line with expectations given their prior attainment. In the core subjects, Progress 8 is notably strong in maths (0.49) and the EBacc slot (0.46), while English progress is more modest at 0.27. The school also has a 29.9% EBacc entry rate, with 24.8% of pupils achieving the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. Ofsted rated both the quality of education and sixth form provision as Good, and behaviour and attitudes were also judged Good.
Southgate is a popular school, receiving 1,173 applications for 239 places in 2025/26, making it heavily oversubscribed with a ratio of 4.91 applicants per place. Only 95 first-preference offers were made from 102 first-preference applications. The school has a range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. It offers a wide array of clubs and sports, from DofE and Model UN to rugby and gymnastics. SEND provision covers eight categories, including autistic spectrum disorder and speech and language needs, and 72% of parents who responded to the Parent View survey agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need. With 23.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It suits families looking for a large, academically strong state school with a proven track record of adding value, particularly in maths and the EBacc subjects.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sussex Way, Barnet, Enfield, EN4 0BL |
| Headteacher | Samson Olusanya |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,410 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,410 / 1,531 (92% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.37)
705th of 3,141
Nationally
216th of 487
In London
6th of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
40.8
'22/23
35.0
'23/24
34.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2358%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 245 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)58%
- FE college24%
- Sixth form college11%
- Not sustained4%
- Employment1%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2376%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 137 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
15%
Russell Group
23%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)76%
- Employment10%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology26
- Mathematics25
- English Literature24
- Biology22
- Sociology19
- Physics16
- Chemistry15
- History15
- Geography11
- Business Studies:Single10
- Economics8
- Government and Politics7
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
131 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed239
1,173
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
102 families put this school as their 1st choice (9% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)33.9%
- White British20.9%
- Mixed13.4%
- Asian6.8%
- Black1.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Southgate School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Sussex Way, Barnet
Enfield, EN4 0BL
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