Salcombe Preparatory School, Southgate
Salcombe Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Southgate. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Salcombe Preparatory School in detail
Salcombe Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "At Salcombe Prep, we encourage every pupil to believe in their abilities, strive to achieve personal excellence and thrive in their academic, creative, and personal pursuits. Salcombe Prep guides pupils toward exceptional achievements, going beyond conventional education. We ignite a profound passion for learning through immersive experiences and diverse opportunities."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Enfield
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Salcombe Preparatory School are Vita Et Pax School (0.5 miles); Focus 1st Academy (1.5 miles, Good); Keble Preparatory School (1.6 miles); and Palmers Green High School (1.7 miles, selective).
Vita Et Pax SchoolFocus 1st AcademyKeble Preparatory SchoolPalmers Green High School
Who goes there
In 2026, 8 pupils (5%) received SEN support and 3 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Southgate, about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Monkfrith Way, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 230 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 31 January 2012, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageAbout
Salcombe Preparatory School is a co-educational preparatory school for approximately 200 pupils, located in Southgate, London, England. The school is currently owned and operated by Cognita.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,660 to £16,161
depending on year group
| Reception - Year 2 | £15,660 a year |
| Year 3 to Year 6 | £16,161 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Salcombe Preparatory School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 36 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
4 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 Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 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
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
159 pupils
250 places
91 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Enfield council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,975
Got 1st preference
77.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
6.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
159
Total Pupils
87
Boys
72
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Salcombe Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Salcombe Preparatory School
When was Salcombe Preparatory School last inspected?
Salcombe Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
How many pupils go to Salcombe Preparatory School?
Salcombe Preparatory School has around 159 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Salcombe Preparatory School?
Salcombe Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Salcombe Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 36 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 4 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 Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Salcombe Preparatory School?
Salcombe Preparatory School is at 224-226 Chase Side, Southgate, Southgate, N14 4PL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)