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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Academy special converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
AddressQueen's Park Parade, NN2 6LR
School Websitewww.northgateacademy.org.uk
Telephone1604714098
URN137354

School Census

Total 260
Girls/Boys 100/160
Girls/Boys Ratio 38.5%/61.5%
% pupils where English not first language 12.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 85
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 31/01/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start DateOfsted Rating
31/01/2013 Outstanding
11/01/2010 Outstanding
Inspection Date 31/01/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 11/01/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
17 June 2025School inspectionView
10 May 2023School inspectionView
14 November 2017Short inspectionView
02 December 2014Monitoring visitView
31 January 2013Full inspection: OutstandingView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 8.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 2.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 2.80%
Entering EBacc 0.00%
EBacc average point score 0.53
Progress 8 -1.09
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 6.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 3%
Entering EBacc 0%
EBacc average point score 0.46
Progress 8 -1.36
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 9.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 3%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 0.56
Progress 8 -1.72

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
88%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
88%
agree
11%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
72%
agree
28%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
16%
agree
5%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
not applicable
72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
53%
agree
30%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
68%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
100%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
88%
agree
12%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
58%
agree
39%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
79%
agree
21%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
65%
agree
28%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
67%
agree
33%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
74%
agree
25%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
79%
agree
21%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
100%
no
0%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
70.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
8.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
4.3%
african ethnic origin
3.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.1%
white and black african ethnic origin
2%
caribbean ethnic origin
2%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.6%
indian ethnic origin
1.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
73.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
7.3%
african ethnic origin
3.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
3.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.9%
indian ethnic origin
1.9%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.5%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1.5%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.2%

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