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Northgate Primary School

Somerset, TA6 3EUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#4,758
of 13,686 nationally

About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School, a state primary in Somerset for children aged 2 to 11, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with every category — from quality of education to behaviour and leadership — judged Good. The most telling academic metric comes from its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 cohort: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits ten percentage points above the Somerset local authority average of 59%, placing the school 44th out of 134 primary schools in the county and in the top 50 tier locally. This solid performance suggests a school that, while not at the very top of the league table, is delivering outcomes comfortably ahead of the typical school in its area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNorthgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
HeadteacherKatie Penny
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils261
Free School Meals (FSM)31.2%
School Capacity261 / 446 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Feb 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, 7 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
LibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersTennisDanceCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubEco ClubCodingBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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.