How many pupils does Northgate Primary School have?

Northgate Primary School has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Northgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Northgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does Northgate Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at Northgate Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Northgate Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Northgate Primary School is part of NORTHGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST.

Where is Northgate Primary School?

Northgate Primary School is located at Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL.

Northgate Primary School

Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL

Good

Inspected 28 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

82%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

449

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School is an academy converter in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 449 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTHGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 449 / 480 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

5.1%

Free school meals

12.1%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

10.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

6.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

18.88

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

24.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

11.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£49,298

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,640 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.62

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,002

Spend per pupil

£6,073

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL
Phone: 01279652376
Headteacher: Jane Tanner
Website: http://www.northgate.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northgate Primary School?: Northgate Primary School is an academy converter in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Northgate Primary School have?: Northgate Primary School has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Northgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Northgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does Northgate Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at Northgate Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Northgate Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Northgate Primary School is part of NORTHGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST.
Where is Northgate Primary School?: Northgate Primary School is located at Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL.

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