Northgate Primary School

About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 650 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 710 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Northgate Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Harrison, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12772nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 21 in Crawley.

Northgate Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 159 applications for 90 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 83 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Northgate Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, Northgate Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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