Northgate School
URN: 133749 • Edgware HA8 0AD
Overview
- Name
- Northgate School
- URN
- 133749
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02082894777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edgware Community Hospital, Edgware HA8 0AD
Summary
Northgate School is a local authority-maintained pupil referral unit located in Edgware, Barnet, specifically designed for young people aged 13 to 19 facing mental health challenges. Situated within the grounds of Edgware Community Hospital, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to meet the complex needs of its eight students. With a high student-to-staff ratio and small class sizes, Northgate focuses on personalised learning, helping students re-engage with education and transition back to mainstream schooling or post-16 providers.
The curriculum at Northgate is flexible and designed to accommodate individual learning outcomes. Students are offered a range of GCSE subjects, Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths, and the AQA Unit Award scheme to recognise their achievements. Assessments are conducted upon entry to set realistic, tailored targets, ensuring that each student receives appropriate support and feedback on their progress.
Northgate's ethos centres on understanding and compassion, with a dedicated team experienced in working with young people with diverse mental health needs. The school aims to create a nurturing community where students can thrive academically and personally, fostering a sense of belonging and achievement.
The curriculum at Northgate is flexible and designed to accommodate individual learning outcomes. Students are offered a range of GCSE subjects, Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths, and the AQA Unit Award scheme to recognise their achievements. Assessments are conducted upon entry to set realistic, tailored targets, ensuring that each student receives appropriate support and feedback on their progress.
Northgate's ethos centres on understanding and compassion, with a dedicated team experienced in working with young people with diverse mental health needs. The school aims to create a nurturing community where students can thrive academically and personally, fostering a sense of belonging and achievement.
Useful links
- Click here to watch our video (other)
- Website by The Specialists (other)
- @NGateEdgware (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodlands School (64.4)
- Oakbridge Special Education (60.2)
- Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch (46.8)
- Tashbar of Edgware (46.4)
- Dorset House School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 71.40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 42.90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 66.70 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 66.70 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 60.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
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