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Southgate School
Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0BL, Enfield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.3 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,410
Capacity
1,531
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 83% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 74% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 36% may suggest room for growth in more rigorous academic pathways.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.1 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (131 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child is happy
82%
My child makes good progress
81%
School has high expectations
79%
Progress is communicated
78%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
70%
Behaviour is good
68%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other33.9%
White British20.9%
Mixed Other9.5%
Other7.7%
Black African3.5%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.64708, -0.14074 · EN4 0BL
School details
Local authorityEnfield
RegionLondon
URN142727
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Southgate School rated by Ofsted?
Southgate School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2019.
Is Southgate School a good school?
Southgate School scores 61.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Southgate School?
Based on 131 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southgate School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Southgate School in GCSEs?
Southgate School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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