Barnet and Southgate College, Barnet
Barnet and Southgate College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Barnet. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Barnet and Southgate College in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 1202 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 22% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 22% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is High Barnet Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barnet Church, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 183 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The college creates inclusive and welcoming learning environments where students from different backgrounds work together respectfully. Apprenticeships are exceptional, with expert teachers using real industry knowledge to help students gain advanced skills quickly. The college provides outstanding support for learners with additional needs, including specialist provision for those with complex disabilities, helping them build confidence and independence.
Key Strengths
- Apprenticeships programme is Outstanding with high achievement rates and expert subject teachers
- Inclusive and welcoming learning environments where learners from diverse backgrounds work well together
- Strong support for learners with high needs, including specialist provision at the Pathway centre
- Improved learner retention across the college following targeted interventions
- Well-designed curricula that equip learners with knowledge and skills for employment or further education
Areas for Improvement
- Young learners' achievement in engineering and some A-level courses remains low
- Achievement in ESOL, English and mathematics courses is not yet high enough
- Limited involvement of external stakeholders in curriculum planning for some subject areas like T levels
- In a few subjects, learners don't have enough opportunities to practise and apply what they've learned
- Some teachers move through content too quickly, limiting learners' understanding
Safeguarding
Learners and apprentices, including those at subcontractors and employers, feel safe at the college.
Extracurricular Activities
Enrichment activities, tutorials covering mental health and online safety, industry talks
Barnet and Southgate College is a medium-sized further education college serving 8,150 learners across four campuses in London. The college has been rated Good overall, with apprenticeships rated as Outstanding.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
D+
Average grade
23.9
Points per entry
D+
Best 3 A-Levels
0%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
163
A-Level students
84%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,202 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
3%
Top-third university
47%
Degree course
49%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 565 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Barnet and Southgate College
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 75
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 61 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnet
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(12)
Questions parents ask about Barnet and Southgate College
What is Barnet and Southgate College's Ofsted rating?
Barnet and Southgate College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
What is the catchment area for Barnet and Southgate College?
No fixed boundary. When Barnet and Southgate College is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Barnet and Southgate College?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Barnet and Southgate College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Barnet and Southgate College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 61 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Barnet and Southgate College?
Barnet and Southgate College is at Wood Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4AZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)