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Northgate School Arts College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Northgate School Arts College
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Northgate School Arts College
- Secondary
- Northampton NN2 6LR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress and achieve strong outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave well in lessons and around the school site.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have access to quality training, ensuring effective teaching and support.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that staff are up-to-date with safeguarding training and effective use of visual supports.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching assistants engage all pupils in lessons, but assessment checks need to be sharper.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors actively support school events.
Communication: Dedicated staff ensure effective communication with parents about safeguarding concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are supported to ensure their children are safe and make progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School works closely with parents and local agencies, ensuring pupil welfare.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continued to provide a stimulating educational experience and maintained outstanding quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding ethos and effective reporting systems.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular updates and understand their responsibility in keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Access to enrichment activities including clubs, swimming, and cinema outings.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support for balancing academic and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students have access to work experience activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Access to visual timetables and effective use of teaching assistants support SEND.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes opportunities for developing life skills and safety.
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Northgate School Arts College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 256 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Taking this chance, let me to extend a warm welcome to Northgate School Arts College (Academy Trust). I hope that this website will offer you a better understanding of who we are, what our ethos and values are, and what the school is all about. I, along with the Governors and staff are very proud of our school and all that we achieve as a team committed to providing the best education for the pupils in our care. The foundation of the team spirit is mutual trust and respect, as well as high professional standards. We strive to meet the individual needs of all our pupils within a creative, nurturing environment that enables them to fulfil their academic potential, develop their self-esteem and confidence and foster the independence skills they require to move confidently into the next phase of their life-long learning pathway. We take great satisfaction in collaborating closely with parents, carers, and other professionals to build a secure and positive school environment for your child to grow in. Please don't hesitate to call and schedule a visit if you would like to see the school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.1 | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 48% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 11.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.46 | 2.74 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 85% | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 47.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.56 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.86% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 32.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 78% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.3% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.21 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.52% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 32.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.04% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 74% | 6.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.75% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.05% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northgate School Arts College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
