Northgate High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Dereham, NR19 2EU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 26% in England
7 of 8 in Breckland
Pupils
1,203
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
8.3%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 41.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 34% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 29% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.32 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dereham Neatherd High School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 50% in England
- Litcham School · 6.8 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Reepham High School and College · 8.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 44% in England
- Wayland Academy · 9.8 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
- Taverham High School · 10.2 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Wymondham High Academy · 10.6 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
The neighbourhood
Northgate High School is in Dereham North & Neatherd (typical home £260,000, crime low).
What is Northgate High School's Ofsted rating?
Northgate High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Northgate High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Northgate High School is in the bottom 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.