Southgate School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sussex Way Cockfosters Barnet Hertfordshire EN4 0BL |
| Phone | 02084499583 |
| Reference Number | 142727 |
Southgate School has demonstrated overall good performance in its recent inspection, marking its first evaluation since becoming an academy in 2016. The leadership team, under the newly appointed headteacher, has successfully raised expectations and improved both pupil behaviour and academic achievement. The school culture fosters positive attitudes towards education, supported by a strong commitment from staff to help pupils excel. The school is praised for its supportive environment where pupils feel valued and secure, contributing to a high level of parent and carer satisfaction. However, the inspection also identified areas needing improvement, particularly in the quality of teaching in subjects such as science and geography. Gaps in pupils' understanding of subject content were noted, indicating a need for more consistent assessments and checks on learning. Additionally, careers guidance for younger students was found lacking compared to that provided for older students. Despite these concerns, the school possesses a solid foundation for continued growth and improvement as it navigates its developmental journey.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1410 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.05%
Girls: 46.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 112 | 232 |
| 8 | 141 | 96 | 237 |
| 9 | 123 | 107 | 230 |
| 10 | 111 | 121 | 232 |
| 11 | 133 | 102 | 235 |
| 12 | 67 | 49 | 116 |
| 13 | 53 | 75 | 128 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 33.9% |
| White, British | 20.9% |
| Unclassified | 10.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.5% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 16 Oct 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Southgate School | |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have positive attitudes towards education and are eager to attend school.
- The leadership team has effectively raised expectations of pupil behaviour.
- The school provides a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and safe.
- There are many opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles.
- Pupils achieve well in their GCSEs due to effective planning and teaching.
- Most teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and expectations.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in science and geography is not as strong as in other subjects.
- Careers advice and guidance in key stage 3 are poorly planned compared to key stage 4.
- Occasionally, teachers do not check for gaps in pupils' understanding effectively.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.71 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.07 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 249 | 57 |
| Third Preference | 293 | 50 |
| From another Local Authority | 213 | 27 |
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