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Northgate Primary School
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Northgate Primary School
- Primary
- Bishop's Stortford CM23 2RL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and maths are prioritised and well-taught throughout the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious, broad, and balanced, fostering vocabulary development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need further development to deepen pupils’ understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Struggling pupils get effective, targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have extremely positive attitudes and respect, promoting positive behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND usually access the same curriculum with necessary adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school acts quickly and effectively to support pupils struggling with expectations.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of respect; pupils are well-prepared for modern life and personal safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively involved in the community and school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs and responsibility roles.
Outdoor Facilities: Playground is safe and happy environment for play.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use clear explanations and skilful questioning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching approaches help students remember and understand more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality teaching consistently helps address misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need support to improve newly reviewed curriculum areas.
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About Us
Northgate Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 450 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We understand the value of the early years and how swiftly kids develop physically, cognitively, and socially during primary school when new members of our community arrive.
We have high standards for every element of our school life and are a learning community.
We want to build a joyful, secure, and challenging learning environment where kids can achieve their full potential.
At Northgate, learning is not competitive.
We acknowledge that each child has unique talents and skills, and we work to give each child the opportunity to develop these while also offering a broad and balanced school curriculum.
In order for children to develop a lifetime love of learning, parents, teachers, governors, and the larger community collaborate to make sure that they acquire skills, information, and understanding across the curriculum.
In order to assist children's learning growth, communication between the family and the school is essential.
Your child will benefit much from the attention, encouragement, and support you provide them in these formative years and in their years after Northgate.
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We have high standards for every element of our school life and are a learning community.
We want to build a joyful, secure, and challenging learning environment where kids can achieve their full potential.
At Northgate, learning is not competitive.
We acknowledge that each child has unique talents and skills, and we work to give each child the opportunity to develop these while also offering a broad and balanced school curriculum.
In order for children to develop a lifetime love of learning, parents, teachers, governors, and the larger community collaborate to make sure that they acquire skills, information, and understanding across the curriculum.
In order to assist children's learning growth, communication between the family and the school is essential.
Your child will benefit much from the attention, encouragement, and support you provide them in these formative years and in their years after Northgate.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.3 | 20 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 107 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 97% 14 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% 8 | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 3 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 2 | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northgate Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
