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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.9 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,709
Capacity
1,777
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school boasts strong GCSE performance, ranking in the top 27% nationally for Attainment 8, and 75% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, although only 18% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a potential area for growth in curriculum breadth. The school supports a significant percentage of students in progressing to university, with 64% continuing their education after graduation.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.6 | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 242 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (163 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
87%
School supports development
86%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
White Other9.9%
Mixed Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Asian Indian3.2%
Other3.2%
Black African1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.07193, 1.18075 · IP4 3DL
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124840
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Northgate High School rated by Ofsted?
Northgate High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Northgate High School a good school?
Northgate High School scores 76.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Northgate High School?
Based on 163 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northgate High School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Northgate High School in GCSEs?
Northgate High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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