The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 99 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,187
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Galley & Dr Duncan Hone (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cemetery Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EU
Town setting
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 May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northgate High School?
Northgate High School currently has 1,187 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 Dereham, NR19 2EU, in the Norfolk 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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