Ofsted: Outstanding

Northgate School Academy Trust

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personMiss Sheralee Webb

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location_onNorthampton, NN2 6LR

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

260

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Attainment 8

7.7

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GCSE Rank

#31 in West Northamptonshire

#4,117 of 4,663 nationally

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Northgate School Academy Trust is a Academy special converter school in Northampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Northgate School Academy Trust is an academy special converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of NORTHGATE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 274 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.7, placing the school #31 in West Northamptonshire and #4,117 of 4,663 nationally. 5.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 1.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

7.7

Grade 5+ E&M

5.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)1.2%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.5

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

8.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

6.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.46

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

9.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.56

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

4.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.28

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.21

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 June 2025

Inspection Report

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10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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14 November 2017

Inspection Report

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02 December 2014

Inspection Report

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31 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-06-17

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-11-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-31

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-01-11

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 274 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	274	6	2.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	272	9	3.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	259	5	1.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	256	4	1.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	250	2	0.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	261	1	0.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	260	1	0.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	260	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	260	4	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	260	1	0.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	260	1	0.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	247	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	247	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	248	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	237	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	237	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	235	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	220	1	0.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	220	2	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	221	6	2.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	216	5	2.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	217	4	1.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	218	12	5.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	218	3	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	219	2	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	219	1	0.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 74 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 58 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 6 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

99.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree72%

agree28%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree53%

agree30%

disagree14%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree68%

agree12%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree88%

agree12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree39%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree65%

agree28%

disagree5%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree33%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree74%

agree25%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

Northgate School Academy Trust

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover