Northgate High School
Community school · Sixth form
Ipswich, IP4 3DL
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 28% in England
1 of 7 in Ipswich
Pupils
1,750
First preferences per place
1.34
2026/27
Absence
8.4%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 51.2 | 50.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 56% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 52% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 | 0.35 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Alban's Catholic High School · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 42% in England
- Copleston High School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 33% in England
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy · 2.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 17% in England
- Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy · 2.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 5% in England
- Kesgrave High School · 2.7 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Ipswich Academy · 2.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
Best secondary schools in Ipswich · Best secondary schools in Suffolk
The neighbourhood
Northgate High School is in Rushmere (typical home £292,500, crime very low).
What is Northgate High School's Ofsted rating?
Northgate High School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Northgate High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Northgate High School is in the top 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.