Northgate High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Northgate High School
Address: Sidegate Lane West
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP4 3DL
Telephone Number: 01473 210123
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Rowena Mackie
Capacity: 1777
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1750 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.5%

Location and administration

URN: 124840
DfE Number: 935/4090
UKPRN: 10004756
UPRN: 100091636561
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Ipswich (E07000202)
Constituency: Ipswich (E14001302)
Electoral Ward: Rushmere (E05007125)

Easting & Northing: 618086E, 246281N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 4' 21.22" N 1° 10' 51.33" E
Plus Code: 9F4335FJ+29

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Kelvin Cracknell - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Julie Ferguson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mr Jim Hunt - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
  • Mr David Ladbrook - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Lightfoot - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2026.
  • Miss Sandra Lopes - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Miss Rowena Mackie - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Codrutza Marsh - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Mrs Julia Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Helen McGlynn - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mr Tunde Oyeniyi - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Pettitt - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mrs Natasha Wales-Dixon - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mr Robert Witmore - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2029.