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Northgate
is a caring school. |
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Our
ethos is based on support for all pupils. |
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New
pupils settle in very quickly. |
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We
believe in firm discipline. This is based on respect
for people and property. |
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We
celebrate achievement and praise pupils at every opportunity.
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We
have a commitment to academic success for all pupils.
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GCSE
Results
Our GCSE performance is consistently above the
National Average. |
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Key
Stage 3 Results
Performance in the English, Mathematics and Science
SATs is consistently high and is above the
national average. |
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A Level
Results
Another superb set of results with over 99% of entries achieving
pass grades. |
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Musical
opportunities - more pupils than ever are receiving
instrumental tuition under the direction of our
Head of Music. The Concert Band is preparing to perform in Berlin in Autumn 2006. |
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Drama
opportunities - our stage productions are famous
throughout the County.
Recent performances have included ‘Over Here!’, a musical especially written for Northgate High School, and the first performance outside London of 'Schools Will Rock You'. Our pupils
acquire tremendous self-confidence through participation
in such events. |
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We
hold the Artsmark Silver
Award for achievement in the Arts. |
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The
European Dimension. We have links with a range
of schools throughout Europe
and participate in exchange programmes with schools in France, Germany, Spain and Holland.
Able linguists
have the opportunity to study two Modern Foreign
Languages to GCSE and beyond. |
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We have received the prestigious Schools Eco-Award on three occasions underlining our commitment to environmental education. We now hold the award outright. |
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We
have a fine track record of sporting achievement having
been awarded the Sportsmark Gold and the FA Charter
Mark for sporting excellence. |
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We
have excellent facilities. Recent building projects
have provided new facilities in the areas of English,
Drama, Library, Science, Religious Education, Information
& Communications Technology and Music Technology.
An all weather floodlit football pitch, along with a suite of changing rooms, opened in 2006. A six- classroom block, including Performing Arts and Media facilities, opened in 2007.
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