Southgate SchoolSussex Way , Barnet

Southgate School, based in Barnet, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Southgate School currently has around 1410 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 33.9%. white british pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by unclassified at 10.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .