The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 650
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Headteacher Amanda Harrison (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor Green College
Special school · 690m away
Three Bridges Junior School
Primary · 863m away
Three Bridges Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
West Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Langley Green Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Hazelwick School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Serenity School Crawley
Independent · 1.5km away
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northgate Primary School?
Northgate Primary School currently has 650 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northgate Primary School take?
Northgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northgate Primary School?
Northgate Primary School is in Crawley, RH10 8DX, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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