Northgate School, Edgware
Northgate School is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Edgware. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Northgate School in detail
Northgate School in its own words
In its own words: "There are no steps anywhere in the school and the school is wheelchair accessible. There is a short stay drop off space for a single vehicle directly outside the school entrance, to allow our students who travel in taxis to arrive safely."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 57% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 43% to a further education college.
Who goes there
37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (37.5%) received SEN support and 4 (50%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Burnt Oak Underground Station, about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edgware Community Hospital, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Northgate School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
37.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Northgate School is in Barnet; for families living there:
Apply to Barnet for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 70
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 56 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Edgware
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Edgware
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
87.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
8
Total Pupils
3
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
1.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,302
Mean salary
2026 data
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Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Northgate School
What is Northgate School's Ofsted rating?
Northgate School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Northgate School?
No fixed boundary. When Northgate School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Northgate School?
Northgate School has around 8 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Northgate School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Northgate School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Northgate School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 56 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Northgate School?
Northgate School is at Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)