Open State Secondary Mixed

Northgate High School

Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL
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Northgate High School
Ipswich, IP4 3DL
1,709 Pupils
1,777 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
18.10% FSM %
840 Boys
869 Girls
About Northgate High School

Northgate High School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,709 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,777. Current headteacher: Rowena Mackie.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency Ipswich
Ward Rushmere
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10004756
URN 124840
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Julie Ferguson Chair of Governors 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kelvin Cracknell Governor 11/12/2024 10/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jim Hunt Governor 05/06/2023 04/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Ladbrook Governor 15/06/2023 14/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Lightfoot Governor 21/10/2022 20/10/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Sandra Lopes Governor 31/10/2022 30/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rowena Mackie Governor 01/01/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Codrutza Marsh Governor 11/11/2021 10/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Julia Matthews Governor 06/11/2025 05/11/2029 Elected by parents
Helen McGlynn Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tunde Oyeniyi Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Pettitt Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Rushmere Hall Primary School
0.56 km • Ipswich
Other
Sidegate Primary School
0.67 km • Ipswich
Other
St Christopher's Academy
0.69 km • Ipswich
Other
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
1.01 km • Ipswich
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
1.26 km • Ipswich
Other
Woodbridge Road Academy
1.3 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Northgate High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Northgate High School has 1,709 pupils, with a capacity of 1,777.
Northgate High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Northgate High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Northgate High School is Miss Rowena Mackie.
Northgate High School is at Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Northgate High School: Has a sixth form.
Northgate High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Rowena Mackie
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL
01473210123
www.northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/
Location
IP4 3DL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124840
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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