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Northgate High School
Cemetery Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EU, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.6 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,187
Capacity
1,280
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry, currently at 22%. Additionally, 60% of graduates pursue higher education, with 14% attending top-third universities, reflecting a commitment to academic progression.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 152 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other5.1%
Black African1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.68759, 0.94248 · NR19 2EU
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141268
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northgate High School rated by Ofsted?
Northgate High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Northgate High School a good school?
Northgate High School scores 31.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Northgate High School in GCSEs?
Northgate High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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