Northgate High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Sidegate Lane West, IP4 3DL |
| School Website | www.northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1473210123 |
| URN | 124840 |
School Census
| Total | 1732 |
| Girls/Boys | 890/842 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.4%/48.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 208 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2012 | Good |
| 05/02/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/02/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 13 November 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 15 December 2015 | Short inspection | View |
| 09 June 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 05 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 05 February 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 22 November 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.32 |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 18% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.25 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 697 |
| As first preference | 303 |
| As second preference | 231 |
| As third preference | 163 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 673 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 259 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 704 |
| As first preference | 340 |
| As second preference | 232 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 792 |
| As first preference | 317 |
| As second preference | 317 |
| As third preference | 158 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 754 |
| As first preference | 348 |
| As second preference | 239 |
| As third preference | 167 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 821 |
| As first preference | 320 |
| As second preference | 271 |
| As third preference | 230 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 851 |
| As first preference | 353 |
| As second preference | 308 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 243 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 881 |
| As first preference | 325 |
| As second preference | 322 |
| As third preference | 234 |
| Total Offers Made | 272 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 988 |
| As first preference | 348 |
| As second preference | 391 |
| As third preference | 249 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 902 |
| As first preference | 302 |
| As second preference | 353 |
| As third preference | 246 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 824 |
| As first preference | 280 |
| As second preference | 335 |
| As third preference | 209 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Culford School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 1-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, IP4 4SN
Rushmere Hall Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lanark Road, Rushmere Hall Primary School, IP4 3EJ
Sidegate Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sidegate Lane, , IP4 4JD