Southgate School

Post-16 SEND students are supported through Access Arrangements to help them display their knowledge in exams.

“Post 16, SEND students are often supported through the provision of Access Arrangements ensuring they are helped to fully display their knowledge and understanding in exams.”

Students access support from Form Tutor, Head of Year, Pastoral Support Officers and Learning Mentors, taught SEMH in PSHE

“This could include support from their Form Tutor, Head of Year, Pastoral Support Officers and Learning Mentors. Students are taught during PSHE about how to keep themselves well, both physically and emotionally.”

Same tutor for two years builds in-depth knowledge of individuals and provides pastoral support during transition to university/apprenticeships

“Tutors gain an in-depth knowledge of individuals and provide pastoral support and guidance during the transition from GCSEs to University or Apprenticeships.”

School highlights strong outcomes in Mathematics, Geography, Art, and Design and Technology at GCSE

“we are especially delighted with the outcomes of our Mathematics and Geography departments and buoyed by the continued success of Art and Design and Technology as our students continue to choose creative subjects for their futures.”

Students shine across a range of performing arts activities including music, orchestras, choirs and productions.

“It is a school that celebrates the Arts and Performing Arts, where students shine in music concerts, jazz bands, school orchestras and choirs, as well as art exhibitions and whole school productions.”

Wide range of extracurricular activities including Duke of Edinburgh Gold award, EPQ, Brilliant Club Scholars Programme, subject enrichment, community and leadership/mentoring opportunities, and a new Co-Curriculum

“We also currently offer a wide range of extracurricular activities for our students to get involved in, including the highly sought after Duke of Edinburgh Gold award, The EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) and the Brilliant Club Scholars Programme.”

EPQ offered, worth half an A-Level in UCAS points, to prepare students for higher education

“EPQ- The extended Project Qualification worth half an A-Level in UCAS points”

School's stated goal is for students to achieve the best possible grades to succeed academically and professionally.

“our goal is to prepare our students to achieve the best possible grades so they can go on to succeed both academically and professionally.”

School's stated vision/motto is 'Excellence For All', reinforced through assemblies and displays around the school.

“Excellence For All”

Southgate School has one of the largest sixth forms in Enfield and North London

“Southgate School has one of the largest sixth forms in Enfield and North London.”

Offers a wide range of traditional (A Level) and vocational subjects with flexibility to meet varying student needs

“We offer a wide range of traditional and vocational subjects with flexibility to meet the varying needs of students academically and beyond your subject choices.”

Vocational sixth-form courses require a minimum of six GCSE grades at 9-4, including grade 4 in both Maths and English Language.

“A minimum of six grades at 9-4 including grade 4 in both Maths and English Language GCSEs.”

A Level entry requires a minimum of three GCSE passes at grade 6 or higher and two at grade 5 or higher, including grade 5+ in English Language and Maths.

“A minimum of three passes at grade 6 or higher and two at grade 5 or higher. Within these passes there must be a grade 5 or higher in both English Language and Maths GCSEs.”

All students leave with a place at a university, college, apprenticeship, or in employment

“we take pride in the fact that all of our students leave Southgate School with a place at a university, college, apprenticeship or in employment”

Over 85% of students continue into Higher Education, with some selected for top universities in the country

“Over 85% of our students continue into Higher Education with a number of students being selected for some of the top universities in the country.”

A Level results 2019-2024 show A*-E pass rates of 97-100% and A*-B rates ranging from 47.1% to 67% across the years listed

“| 2024 | 55% | 97% | | 2023 | 57% | 98% | | 2022 | 67% | 100% | | 2019 | 47.1% | 98% |”

23% of students achieved A*-A grades in 2024, above national average

“With 23% of our students achieving A\*-A grades in 2024, well above national average, we are already in a strong position in terms of our academic achievement, proving that Southgate School Sixth Form is a place of academic excellence.”