Northgate Primary School
Great Yarmouth, NR30 1BP · Norfolk · primary school
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264th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 1,861 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Stemillions Science, Coding Club, and Rocksteady, alongside cricket coaching and GY sports events. Arts include infant and junior choirs, Willow weaving, and design competitions. Trips cover Aylmerton and Norfolk Lakes residencies, visits to Gressenhall, West Stow, and the Sainsbury Centre, plus a Tudor visit to Norwich. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 425 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are transition workshops at Caister Academy structured for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Northgate Primary School
Overview
Northgate Primary School is described as a place where “pupils are happy and enjoy learning.” The report highlights a “well-thought-out curriculum” that extends pupils’ interests through trips and clubs, with most achieving in line with national expectations. Despite past leadership turbulence, the school is now “back on an even keel,” with staff feeling well supported and working closely within the trust.
Strengths
- The curriculum provides rich opportunities to learn about the local area and beyond, with resources reflecting the “wide range of countries and cultures” pupils come from.
- Early reading is strong, with most Reception pupils “quickly learn[ing] to read, blending sounds well,” and older pupils motivated by a wide selection of books.
- Pupils are “polite and kind,” taught to be resilient, and given leadership roles such as eco-council or school councillors.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is clearly identified, with specific groups supporting social and emotional needs effectively.
- Staff benefit from a “wide range of professional development opportunities,” helping them continue to develop their expertise.
Areas to improve
- The school must address “inconsistency in the effectiveness of some aspects of teaching approaches,” particularly in mathematics, to ensure pupils build knowledge securely.
- Support for pupils with “complex language and communication needs” is not fully effective and hinders progress; staff require more knowledge and expertise in this area.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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