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Northgate High School

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Northgate High School

Cemetery Road, Dereham, NR19 2EU

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

40.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.3%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

40.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.646.4
2023/2438.946.4
2024/2540.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.300.00
2023/24-0.320.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.8%
EBacc APS
3.43
EBacc 9-5
5.1%
EBacc 9-4
8.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.80
A*-A Grades
13.4%
A*-B Grades
36.2%
AAB+ %
9.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 160 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Dereham Neatherd High School
1.27 km away · Academy converter
Good
Fred Nicholson School
2.53 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Kingsbrook School
10.31 km away · Other independent special school
Litcham School
10.81 km away · Academy converter
Good
Reepham High School and College
13.59 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Northgate High School

Northgate High School is a secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. The school has around 1,187 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cemetery Road, Dereham, NR19 2EU | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2013 — Good (predecessor: Northgate High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 2023 inspection.
What are Northgate High School's latest exam results?
Northgate High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Northgate High School located?
Northgate High School is a secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk (NR19 2EU).
How many pupils attend Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has around 1,187 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northgate High School with other schools?
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