SchoolScoresNorthfleet Technology College
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form
Part of Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8BG
01474 533802 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 September 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
141 pupils in this year group.
28% — 19 points below the Kent average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 35.7 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
156 pupils in this year group.
86% — 7 points below the Kent average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 50% | 56% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 27% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
64 students in this year group.
81% — about the same as the Kent average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 70% | 81% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
60 students in this year group.
37% — 21 points below the Kent average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 37% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 20% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 33% | 37% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 169 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 107 |
| Of those, offered a place | 107 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 350 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.1% | 25.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.5% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 45% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 51% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.4% | 22.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 63% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 10% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 70% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2% | 13.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Northfleet School for Girls 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 85% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint George's CofE School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gravesend Grammar School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 92% grade 5+ English and maths
- St John's Catholic Comprehensive 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2025 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alkerden CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Thamesview School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Longfield 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thames Park Secondary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Northfleet Technology College's Ofsted rating?
Northfleet Technology College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 September 2022.
How did Northfleet Technology College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 28% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Northfleet Technology College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 107 families put Northfleet Technology College as their first choice for 169 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 107 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118928.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.