The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 190 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,302
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
- Head
- Mr C Norwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthfleet Technology College
Secondary · 490m away
Springhead Park Primary School
Primary · 893m away
Shears Green Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Shears Green Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Copperfield Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Saint George's Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Rosherville Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northfleet School for Girls a selective school?
No. Northfleet School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northfleet School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Northfleet School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northfleet School for Girls?
Northfleet School for Girls currently has 1,302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfleet School for Girls take?
Northfleet School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northfleet School for Girls?
Northfleet School for Girls is in Gravesend, DA11 8AQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfleet School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Northfleet School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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