Northgate High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cemetery Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EU |
| Phone | 01362697033 |
| Reference Number | 141268 |
Northgate High School has been rated as good overall, reflecting a positive environment where pupils are polite and courteous and engage well in their education. The school has shown ambition in ensuring all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. There is a strong focus on personal development, particularly in the sixth form, where students benefit from comprehensive support and enrichment opportunities. However, some concerns regarding inconsistent behavior in classrooms and the effective use of assessment information have been noted, which could impact learning continuity.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.37%
Girls: 50.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 102 | 199 |
| 8 | 91 | 104 | 195 |
| 9 | 69 | 105 | 174 |
| 10 | 90 | 74 | 164 |
| 11 | 83 | 74 | 157 |
| 12 | 85 | 88 | 173 |
| 13 | 71 | 53 | 124 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 01 Sep 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Northgate High School | |
| 10 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by teachers.
- Effective provision for pupils with SEND.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities and pupil leadership opportunities.
- Strong pastoral support leading to a safe environment for pupils.
- Positive sixth-form experience with strong career guidance.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent behavior in some lessons.
- Assessment information not always used effectively across all subjects.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.91 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.58 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 101 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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