Southgate School

About Southgate School

Southgate School is a community special school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 181 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

181 / 164 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Southfield Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8TG

Phone

01484504544

Headteacher

Ruth Cranmer

Website

www.southgateschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southgate School?

Southgate School is a community special school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does Southgate School have?

Southgate School has 181 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Southgate School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Southgate School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 in 2025/26.

How does Southgate School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Southgate School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Southgate School?

Southgate School is located at Southfield Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8TG.