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Northgate High School

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Northgate High School

Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL

Community school
Pupils
1,709
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.1%
Attainment 8
50.5
Ofsted
Good
May 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.7%
Basics 9-5
55.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.0%
EBacc APS
4.30
EBacc 9-5
13.6%
EBacc 9-4
16.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.87
A*-A Grades
21.4%
A*-B Grades
45.9%
AAB+ %
13.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 234 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Northgate High School

Northgate High School is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.5. The school has around 1,709 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northgate High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  3. May 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Northgate High School

What is Northgate High School's Ofsted rating?
Northgate High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Northgate High School's latest exam results?
Northgate High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Northgate High School located?
Northgate High School is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP4 3DL).
How many pupils attend Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has around 1,709 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northgate High School with other schools?
View Northgate High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.