The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.7
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 963
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 35.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
- Head
- Mr Steven Gallears (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthfleet School for Girls
Secondary · 490m away
Copperfield Academy
Primary · 647m away
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 893m away
Springhead Park Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Rosherville Church of England Academy
Primary · 977m away
Shears Green Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shears Green Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Northfleet Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northfleet Technology College a selective school?
No. Northfleet Technology College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northfleet Technology College's Ofsted rating?
Northfleet Technology College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northfleet Technology College?
Northfleet Technology College currently has 963 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfleet Technology College take?
Northfleet Technology College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northfleet Technology College?
Northfleet Technology College is in Gravesend, DA11 8BG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfleet Technology College have a sixth form?
Yes, Northfleet Technology College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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