The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 250 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,709
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Miss Rowena Mackie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRushmere Hall Primary School
Primary · 555m away
St Christopher's Academy
Academy · 691m away
Sidegate Primary School
Primary · 794m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 1.0km away
Woodbridge Road Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Parkside Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
St Alban's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northgate High School a selective school?
No. Northgate High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northgate High School's Ofsted rating?
Northgate High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northgate High School?
Northgate High School currently has 1,709 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northgate High School take?
Northgate High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northgate High School?
Northgate High School is in Ipswich, IP4 3DL, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northgate High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Northgate High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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