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Northgate Primary School

East Hertfordshire, CM23 2RLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#5,086
of 13,686 nationally

About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 150 applications chasing just 55 places for the 2025/26 academic year, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 73. That means nearly three families applied for every available spot, and of those, 51 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. This level of demand is a strong signal of parent confidence, and it's backed up by the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, which rated overall effectiveness as Good. Parents will also take heart from the Outstanding grades awarded for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes, suggesting a school where children feel safe, supported and well looked after. With a nursery on site and a headteacher, Jane Tanner, leading a school that is close to its full capacity of 480 pupils, Northgate feels like a well-run, sought-after community primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, East Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL
HeadteacherJane Tanner
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils449
Free School Meals (FSM)4.2%
School Capacity449 / 480 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.