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Northgate Primary School

Crawley, RH10 8DXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
83 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#12,772
of 13,686 nationally

About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School in Crawley is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for ages 3 to 11 that currently educates 650 pupils against a capacity of 710, leaving some headroom for growth. Its intake reflects a notably higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24% and a local West Sussex average that tends to sit lower. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 159 applications for 90 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.77, with 80 offers made to first-preference families out of 83 who listed it as their top choice. That suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school isn't among the most selective or oversubscribed in the area. Under headteacher Amanda Harrison, Northgate has moved decisively forward from a previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018 to a full suite of Good grades across all categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreen Lane, Crawley, Crawley, RH10 8DX
HeadteacherAmanda Harrison
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils650
Free School Meals (FSM)22.3%
School Capacity650 / 710 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsTennisFootballSwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: northgate.w-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.