Northgate Primary School

About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School is a free school in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 261 pupils on roll. It is part of FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 February 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

261 / 446 (59%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 February 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU

Phone

01278226070

Head Teacher

Katie Penny

Website

www.northgateprimaryschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northgate Primary School?

Northgate Primary School is a free school in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Northgate Primary School have?

Northgate Primary School has 261 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 (16 February 2022).

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

79% 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 FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Northgate Primary School?

Northgate Primary School is located at Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU.