Compare Dereham Neatherd High School and Northgate High School

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Comparison of secondary schools: Dereham Neatherd High School (Secondary) in Dereham; Northgate High School (Secondary) in Dereham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dereham Neatherd High School and Northgate High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Dereham, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Dereham Neatherd High School), published Jun 2012. The most recent inspection on record is for Northgate High School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 2,350, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as ENRICH LEARNING TRUST and Unity Education Trust.

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Attribute	Dereham Neatherd High School NR20 3AX	Northgate High School NR19 2EU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Dereham Norfolk NR20 3AX	Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EU
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Jun 2012	2 10 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1130	1280
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ENRICH LEARNING TRUST	Unity Education Trust
Website	neatherd.org	www.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01362697981	01362697033
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Dereham Neatherd High School

NR20 3AX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 3AX
Ofsted: 2 21 Jun 2012
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Website: neatherd.org
Telephone: 01362697981

Northgate High School

NR19 2EU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 2EU
Ofsted: 2 10 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Unity Education Trust
Website: www.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01362697033

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.