Northfleet Technology College
Gravesend, DA11 8BG · Kent · secondary school
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73rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.5/10 against 577 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.4 · 9 | 30% | 0.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.49 · 16 | 25% | 0.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.7 · 6 | 10% | 0.06 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northfleet Technology College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022-10. In 2024/25, 27.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.49 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Formula 1 and PQLI clubs, play basketball, take dry ski lessons, and participate in the school production and NTC Ski trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 974 pupils against a stated capacity of 989. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and national expectations? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum or extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Northfleet Technology College
Overview
Northfleet Technology College is a secondary school for boys with a mixed sixth form, judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a community where pupils are ‘safe, happy and well cared for’, showing respect and pride in their school environment. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring a ‘bold and ambitious’ curriculum that supports personal development and future careers.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good behaviour’ and are ‘prepared, polite and productive’, with bullying incidents being rare and swiftly addressed.
- The curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced’, with subject leaders creating hierarchical structures that build cumulatively from primary school through to the sixth form.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive a ‘good quality of education’, supported by staff who know their specific needs well.
- Teachers are ‘enthusiastic subject specialists’ who use assessments effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and pupils feeling confident in reporting concerns.
Areas to improve
- Reading is ‘not yet fully embedded across the school’, meaning not all pupils have the ability to access the full curriculum; leaders must implement strategies to develop fluency and enjoyment.
- Some key stage 3 curriculum areas, particularly humanities, are ‘not planned coherently and securely over time’, restricting depth and disciplinary knowledge compared to key stage 4.
- The sixth-form programme for relationships and sex education is ‘restricted because of time constraints’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff are trained to identify risks and pupils feel happy and safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.9 |
| 2024/25 | 35.7 |
| 2025/26 | 35.7 |
| 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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