Northgate High School

A not judged community school school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northgate High School.

Ipswich, IP43DL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.35
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.4%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
3 December 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sidegate Lane West
Ipswich, IP43DL
Phone
1473210123
Website
northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
124840
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL
Website
http://www.northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,777 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,708
Free School Meals
16.7% (285 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
259 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.4 (+24.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.2 (+11.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.35 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
107 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
214
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,708 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Nutrition / Diet (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(60 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect | Determination | Teamwork"

Respect Determination Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Miss Mackie, Headteacher. Northgate High School embraces the core values of Respect, Determination and Teamwork, with high expectations academically and in behaviour. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, a strong pastoral system, and a focus on wellbeing and helping students realise their potential.

Facilities

Main Hall Classrooms Dance Studio Drama Studio Football Pitch

SEND Provision

The Northgate SEN Report, SEN Policy and Local Offer, Accessibility Plan, and Supporting Students with Medical Conditions Policy can be viewed by clicking on the links listed on the SEND section of the site.

Admissions Criteria

Northgate High School admissions are dealt with by Suffolk County Council, as we are a local authority-maintained school.

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