Located in Andover, Norman Gate School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Norman Gate School currently has around 108 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.2% boys and 27.8% girls. Around 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Vigo Road, Andover, SP10 1JZ
Website: http://www.normangate.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01264323423
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lisa Collins
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116604

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 108
Number of Boys: 78
Number of Girls: 30

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.70%85
Other White5.60%6
Other Asian2.80%3
African2.80%3
Other Mixed2.80%3
White and Black Caribbean1.90%2
White and Black African1.90%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%1
Other Black0.90%1
Indian0.90%1
White and Asian0.90%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Not available
Writing: Average (-3.4)
Maths: Not available
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
52%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
94.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
86.0
Town average
102.3
Local authority average
103.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Vigo Junior School
Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ
- not rated 102 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Vigo Primary School
Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ
3out of 4 102 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Andover Church of England Primary School
East Street , SP10 1EP
- not rated 942 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Shepherds Spring Junior School
Smannell Road , SP11 6JP
- not rated 1,400 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School
King Arthurs Way , SP10 4BS
2out of 4 1,818 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Winton School
London Road , SP10 2PS
- not rated 296 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lift Winton
London Road , SP10 2PS
3out of 4 296 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow Way Community School
Harrow Way , SP10 3RH
3out of 4 2,706 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
John Hanson Community School
Floral Way , SP10 3PB
3out of 4 2,976 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cricklade College
Charlton Road , SP10 1EJ
- not rated 1,250 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norman Gate School
Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Mark Way School
Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR
4out of 4 234 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Icknield School
River Way , SP11 6LT
4out of 4 744 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Wolverdene Special School
22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF
3out of 4 1,115 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Smannell Field School
Smannell Road , SP11 6JP
3out of 4 1,357 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.