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Southgate School
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- Enfield EN4 0BL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in their GCSEs with focused subject planning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to education and improved behavior due to raised expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers in core subjects have strong expertise, emphasized by leadership.
Current Educational Practices: Regular development of teachers' subject expertise is a priority.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations for all pupils but needs improvement in geography and science teaching.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers are generally satisfied with the school鈥檚 efforts.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Communication: Parents are pleased with the school's work and receive regular updates.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal fairly and effectively with issues like bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious leadership has led to better subject planning and pupil achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective anti-bullying measures and good pupil safety protocols.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant and proactive in safeguarding pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many extracurricular activities, including a popular school choir.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong support for balancing academics with extracurriculars.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive comprehensive support for applications.
Career Counselling Services: Years 10-11 get good guidance, but Years 7-9 need improvement.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff adapt tasks effectively to meet SEND pupils' needs.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered including strong core subjects.
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Southgate School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1455 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Students at Southgate School receive a solid, engaging education where they are respected as unique individuals in a climate that values success. The pursuit of academic achievement at Southgate School is distinctive in that it is based on a strong foundation of quality and encouraging instruction. We are committed to helping everyone of our students gain the leadership and independence they will need and value throughout their lives. Our students' opinions are heard and taken into consideration, and they have a significant impact on how decisions are made in the school. Modern theatre productions, sports competitions, drama performances, school orchestra concerts, and exhibitions all make use of our state-of-the-art arts, athletics, and IT facilities as well as our thriving sixth form centre. Our distinctive Futures Programme offers pupils a structured enrichment package that is reinforced by our strong connections to prestigious colleges and well-established businesses from the moment they enrol with us. The classroom is simply the start of our pupils' education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 48% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.70% | - | 12.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 34% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 45.97% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 38.84% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 19.84% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.52% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 245 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.4% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 20.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 45.16% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 7.76% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.2% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 35.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 47.06% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 41.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 16.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 21.87% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 3.28 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 23.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 46.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.6% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 28.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 2 | 40.91% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 37.66% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 13.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 1 | 19.59% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96.29% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 245 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 94.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 24.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 46.9% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 17.38% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.9% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 8 | 27.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 2 | 39.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 32.53% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 8 | 12.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 3 | 17.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.75 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 73.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 50.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.15% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.75% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 29.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 41.81% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 32.63% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 16.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.3% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.65% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 55.1% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 46.6% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 2.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.25% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.95 | 31.44 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.42 | 26.83 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.70% | 11.2% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 114 | 108 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 71.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.78% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 13.22% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 8.94% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.77 | 31.65 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.03 | 29.19 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 12.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 128 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 74.53% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 7.82% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.41% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.82 2 | 27.5 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.29 | 28.03 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.8% | 8.08% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 143 | 118 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 68.41% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.35% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 12.12% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.85 2 | 28.68 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.34 1 | 29.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.5% | 10.24% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 10.25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.94% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 8.56% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 3.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.88 | 23.69 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.96 | 25.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 9.39% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 12.19% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.31% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 12% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.38% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southgate School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1