Northgate High School Catchment Area
Northgate High School is a academy converter secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1187 pupils, and a capacity of 1280 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,187
Pupils
1,280
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Northgate High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Northgate High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Northgate High School — School Information
- Full address
- Cemetery Road, Dereham, NR19 2EU
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141268
Other Secondary Schools in Dereham
If Northgate High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dereham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Northgate High School
Is Northgate High School oversubscribed? ▾
Northgate High School is operating close to its capacity of 1280 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Northgate High School? ▾
Admission to Northgate High School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Northgate High School cover? ▾
Northgate High School is a secondary school in Dereham, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Northgate High School? ▾
Northgate High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.