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Northgate Primary School
Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.4 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
449
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an impressive 82% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, it boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 89.4, indicating it outperforms 89% of schools in the area. While there is room for improvement in the percentage of pupils reaching higher standards, overall parent satisfaction and academic outcomes make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.1%
White Other14.0%
Mixed Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.87598, 0.14955 · CM23 2RL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138539
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northgate.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Northgate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northgate Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Northgate Primary School a good school?
Northgate Primary School scores 89.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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