Northfleet School for Girls
Gravesend, DA11 8AQ · Kent · secondary school
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71st of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 531 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.8 · 24 | 30% | 0.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.8 · 19 | 10% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northfleet School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.17, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Student Councils, Prefect roles, and Peer mentoring. Trips include Chessington World of Adventures, Hangloose Adventure at Bluewater, Prison Island in Maidstone, and Duke of Edinburgh activities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,312 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,145. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the April 2026 inspection being used
What Ofsted said about Northfleet School for Girls
Overview
Northfleet School for Girls is described as a place where pupils are encouraged to ‘Dream Big’ and feel safe, supported, and empowered. The report highlights ‘extremely positive’ behaviour and a strong culture of inclusion, with leaders demonstrating an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development.
Strengths
- Attendance is a ‘very high priority’, with ‘highly effective support’ leading to significant improvements, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is ‘extremely positive’, creating a calm environment where bullying is ‘rare’ and pupils show ‘self-discipline’ and respect.
- Inclusive approaches are ‘woven into the practices of staff’, ensuring pupils’ needs are well understood and effectively supported through tailored interventions.
- Personal development is a ‘significant priority’, with a ‘well-considered curriculum’ for personal, social, emotional, health and relationships education fostering confidence and resilience.
- Parents express ‘high levels of satisfaction’, praising the ‘holistic approach’ and staff dedication to pupils’ wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that ‘all pupils, but especially the most able, are appropriately stretched and challenged in lessons’.
- Leaders need to ‘continue to develop the consistency of quality of teaching in the sixth form’, embedding improvements in curriculum areas where achievement has not been as effective.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an ‘open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility’ and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.4 |
| 2024/25 | 43.0 |
| 2025/26 | 39.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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