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Southgate School
Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Barnet EN4 0BL
Southgate School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,460 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Middlesex Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Compton School and Stopsley High School.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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