Best 3 Secondary schools in Barnet – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Ark Pioneer Academy (Secondary) in Barnet; Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (Secondary) in Barnet; Southgate School (Secondary) in Barnet — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ark Pioneer Academy, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet and Southgate School. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Barnet and Barnet, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ark Pioneer Academy), published Oct 2023. The lowest is 2 (Southgate School), published Nov 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Ark Pioneer Academy (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,700, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as ARK SCHOOLS and MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Ark Pioneer Academy EN5 2BE	Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet EN5 4DQ	Southgate School EN4 0BL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Barnet EN5 2BE	Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4DQ	Barnet Hertfordshire EN4 0BL
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Oct 2023	1 5 Jul 2022	2 18 Nov 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1200	1531
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ARK SCHOOLS	Barnet (302)	MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST
Website	arkpioneer.org	www.qebarnet.co.uk	www.southgate.enfield.sch.uk
Telephone	02037874090	02084414646	02084499583
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ark Pioneer Academy

EN5 2BE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Barnet
EN5 2BE
Ofsted: 1 10 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARK SCHOOLS
Website: arkpioneer.org
Telephone: 02037874090

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

EN5 4DQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 4DQ
Ofsted: 1 5 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Barnet (302)
Website: www.qebarnet.co.uk
Telephone: 02084414646

Southgate School

EN4 0BL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN4 0BL
Ofsted: 2 18 Nov 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.southgate.enfield.sch.uk
Telephone: 02084499583

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.