Northgate Primary School
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northgate Primary School is a primary school in Great Yarmouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 25th of 28 primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2024, report published 27 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The school does a great job in giving pupils experiences that they would not otherwise have. Pupils go on a lot of trips and have access to a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities. This means that pupils' interests are extended and nurtured. The school is ambitious for what pupils can achieve both academically and beyond. Pupils learn well. Most achieve in line with national expectations by the time they leave the school. Through meeting former pupils, they learn about the different future career paths open to them. Pupils are polite and kind. Pupils are really clear that anyone would be welcomed as part of the school community. Most pupils behave well and work hard. They are taught to be resilient and, as a result, keep going even when things are tricky. Pupils learn to reflect on their achievements and how to improve their work. There are opportunities for pupils to be leaders, taking part in the eco-council or as school councillors. They appreciate the opportunities to have their voices heard.
What the school should improve
- There is some inconsistency in the effectiveness of some aspects of teaching approaches and how well pupils are supported to learn new concepts. This means some pupils do not build their knowledge as securely as they could. The school and trust should take appropriate action to ensure that teaching approaches are implemented effectively.
- The school's support for pupils who have complex language and communication needs is not fully effective. This hinders pupils' progress in this vital aspect of their learning. The school and trust need to ensure that staff have the knowledge and expertise they need to implement this aspect of the school's curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
425 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Northgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| North Denes Primary School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Cobholm Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Southtown Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Susan Bacon
- Phone
- 01493856515
- Address
- Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1BP
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 147567
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.