Northgate High School named Suffolk's most sought-after secondary

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

Northgate High School in Ipswich attracted 741 applications for 235 places for September 2026 entry.

Northgate High School in Ipswich has been named Suffolk's most sought-after secondary school for September 2026 entry. The school received 741 preferences for 235 available places, equivalent to more than three applications for every place available.

The school was formed in 1977 from the merger of two separate grammar schools: Northgate Grammar School for Boys and Northgate Grammar School for Girls. The predecessors of Northgate began life as Ipswich Municipal Secondary Schools in the early 20th century, when secondary education in Ipswich was expanding rapidly. The schools later moved to their current site on Sidegate Lane West, where separate institutions for boys and girls were established before their eventual merger.

How it is being reported

• Take a look back at Suffolk's most sought-after schoolExplore Northgate High School’s history, from Ipswich’s boys’ and girls’ grammar schools to its 1977 merger and status as Suffolk’s most sought-after school.Ipswich Star · 15 Oct, 04:30
• Take a look back at Suffolk's most sought-after schoolExplore Northgate High School’s history, from Ipswich’s boys’ and girls’ grammar schools to its 1977 merger and status as Suffolk’s most sought-after school.East Anglian Daily Times · 15 Oct, 04:30

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