Northgate High School
Community secondary school in Ipswich (Suffolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Northgate High School has a wide range of facilities available for hire on an individual or a block booking basis during evenings, weekends and school holidays. Whether youre looking for a space for rehearsals, dance lessons, football matches, music lessons, or community events, Northgate provides the perfect setting in a great location with ample parking.
Main Hall - A large, versatile space ideal for performances and events. Classrooms large classrooms, perfect for meetings or courses. Dance Studio A large spacious studio with mirrors, perfect for dance classes, fitness sessions, and rehearsals. Drama Studio A flexible performance space, great for drama groups, rehearsals, and small productions.
Football Pitch Well-maintained grass pitch available for local clubs, training sessions, and community matches. Join the many community groups already using our facilities and make Northgate the home for your next event or activity. Northgate High School Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3DL
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Chess
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Netball
- Photography
- Textiles
- Young Enterprise
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 124840
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Ipswich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Ferguson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Witmore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Julia Matthews | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Pettitt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Kelvin Cracknell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Natasha Wales-Dixon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tunde Oyeniyi | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Ladbrook | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jim Hunt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Helen McGlynn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Rowena Mackie | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Miss Sandra Lopes Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Lightfoot Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Codrutza Marsh Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record