Dereham Neatherd High School vs Northgate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dereham Neatherd High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students
Northgate High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,203 students
| Measure | Dereham Neatherd High School Dereham, East of England | Northgate High School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 460 | #303 of 460 |
| National rank | #1341 of 4,090 | #2500 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,079 | 1,203 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,079 | 1,203 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.4% | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.59 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.8 |
| town | Dereham | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | neatherd.org/ | www.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dereham Neatherd High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 39.1).
- •Northgate High School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 1,079.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dereham Neatherd High School better than Northgate High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dereham Neatherd High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 39.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dereham Neatherd High School and Northgate High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dereham Neatherd High School: 1,079. Northgate High School: 1,203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham Neatherd High School and Northgate High School rank in East of England?
Dereham Neatherd High School is 170th of 460 and Northgate High School is 303rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).