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Southgate School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Southgate School is a academy converter secondary school in Barnet, Enfield , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1410 pupils, and a capacity of 1531 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,410

Pupils

1,531

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Southgate School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Southgate School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Enfield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Enfield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Enfield catchment area documents →

Southgate School — School Information

Full address
Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 0BL
Local authority
Enfield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142727

Other Secondary Schools in Barnet

If Southgate School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnet are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Southgate School

Is Southgate School oversubscribed?

Southgate School is operating close to its capacity of 1531 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Southgate School?

Admission to Southgate School is managed by Enfield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Southgate School cover?

Southgate School is a secondary school in Barnet, Enfield, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Southgate School?

Southgate School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.