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Southgate School term dates
Southgate School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Enfield council's standard term dates. We don't have Southgate School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Enfield council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Barnet, Hertfordshire EN4 0BL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,447
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Website: www.southgate.enfield.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2019.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2025: Improved significantly.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Southgate School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Enfield council's standard term dates — Southgate School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Southgate School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.