Northfleet Technology College, based in Gravesend, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Northfleet Technology College currently has around 963 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 99.1% boys and 0.9% girls. Around 35.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.5%. other white pupils make up about 13.5% , followed by african at 10.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 49% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Colyer Road, Gravesend, DA11 8BG
Website: http://www.ntc.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01474533802
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Steven Gallears
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 118928

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 989
Number of Pupils: 963
Number of Boys: 954
Number of Girls: 9

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British49.50%477
Other White13.50%130
African10.80%104
Indian6.90%66
Other Mixed6.10%59
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%24
Unclassified1.80%17
White and Black African1.50%14
White and Black Caribbean1.20%12
Caribbean1.20%12
White and Asian1.00%10
Other Asian0.90%9
Gypsy/Roma0.80%8
Bangladeshi0.70%7
Other Black0.70%7
Pakistani0.50%5
Irish0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.13)
Of the 156 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 145 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.13
Town average
0.01
Local authority average
0.01
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
8%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
32%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
31%
Town average
47%
Local authority average
47%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
39.5
Town average
46.8
Local authority average
45.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
94%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northfleet Nursery School
140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS
4out of 4 1,259 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dover Road County Junior School
Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB
- not rated 690 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dover Road County Infant School
Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB
- not rated 690 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dover Road Community Primary School
Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB
- not rated 707 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Copperfield Academy
Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB
3out of 4 707 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL
- not rated 747 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG
3out of 4 0 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Northfleet School for Girls
Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ
3out of 4 535 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Pelham Road , DA11 0JE
- not rated 1,281 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Pelham Road , DA11 0JE
4out of 4 1,281 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Saint George's Church of England School
Meadow Road , DA11 7LS
- not rated 1,457 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint George's Church of England School
Meadow Road , DA11 7LS
3out of 4 1,457 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bronte School
7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN
- not rated 1,733 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Dartford and Gravesham
Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT
- not rated 1,936 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Pier View Academy
42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX
- not rated 2,512 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School
46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR
- not rated 2,554 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ifield School
Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT
4out of 4 3,077 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.