Ofsted School Report 

Ofsted Inspection – June 2026

The report highlights several key strengths, including: 

• Safeguarding: judged to meet all required standards, with a strong safeguarding culture in which pupils are kept safe and report that they feel safe.
• Early Years: recognised as a strong provision, it provides children with the secure foundations they need to achieve well throughout their education.
• Personal development and wellbeing was identified as a strong standard, with leaders prioritising pupils’ personal development. By considering pupil voice and the context of their school community, leaders have developed a detailed, high-quality programme that builds aspirations for the future.
• Curriculum and Teaching: All areas were judged to be at the expected standard, with leaders having designed a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum for all pupils. This confirms that the school is securely delivering a good quality of education and ensuring pupils have access to a broad and coherent learning experience.
• Leadership and Governance: this was identified as meeting the expected standard, leaders are passionate, proud, and committed to providing a high-quality education that inspires every pupil at Northgate Primary School.

Read the full report here: Ofsted Report

• Department for Education