Northgate High School, based in Ipswich, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Northgate High School currently has around 1709 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 66% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL |
| Website: | http://www.northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01473210123 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Rowena Mackie |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 124840 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1777 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1709 |
| Number of Boys: | 840 |
| Number of Girls: | 869 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.30% | 1030 |
| Other White | 9.90% | 170 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 87 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.90% | 66 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.80% | 65 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 54 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 54 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 43 |
| African | 1.70% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 25 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 23 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 13 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Junior School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Infant School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | - not rated | 755 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 50 Russet Road , IP4 2EB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Jesus and Mary Woodbridge Road , IP4 4BB | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.