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Northgate School Academy Trust

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Northgate School Academy Trust

Queen's Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6LR

A Good-rated special school in Northampton.

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Pupils
274
Ages
11-18
FSM
38.0%
Attainment 8
7.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
7.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
1.2%
Basics 9-5
5.3%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.50
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Northgate School Academy Trust

Northgate School Academy Trust is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 47 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.7. The school has around 274 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Queen's Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Good
  2. May 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Jan 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Northgate School Academy Trust

What is Northgate School Academy Trust's Ofsted rating?
Northgate School Academy Trust received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Northgate School Academy Trust?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 47 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Northgate School Academy Trust.
What are Northgate School Academy Trust's latest exam results?
Northgate School Academy Trust: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Northgate School Academy Trust located?
Northgate School Academy Trust is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 6LR).
How many pupils attend Northgate School Academy Trust?
Northgate School Academy Trust has around 274 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northgate School Academy Trust with other schools?
View Northgate School Academy Trust'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 West Northamptonshire.