The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Miss Susan Bacon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Yarmouth Charter Academy
Secondary · 592m away
Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
Novaturient School
Independent · 1.1km away
North Denes Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Cobholm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Primary · 1.9km away
Southtown Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Northgate Primary School?
Northgate Primary School currently has 413 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 Great Yarmouth, NR30 1BP, in the Norfolk 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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