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Northgate School Academy Trust
Queen's Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6LR, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.0 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
274
Capacity
130
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
211%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending the school. However, academic performance shows challenges, particularly in GCSE results, with only 5% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Despite these weaknesses, the school's supportive environment and positive parent feedback may appeal to families seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 7.7 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 5% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 5% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School has high expectations
89%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.2%
White Other7.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Black African2.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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52.25632, -0.90172 · NN2 6LR
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137354
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.northgateacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northgate School Academy Trust rated by Ofsted?
Northgate School Academy Trust was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Northgate School Academy Trust a good school?
Northgate School Academy Trust scores 40.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 School Academy Trust?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northgate School Academy Trust receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Northgate School Academy Trust in GCSEs?
Northgate School Academy Trust achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.7. 5% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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