Northfleet Technology College is a secondary school in Gravesend, 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 school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 989 |
| Number of Pupils: | 963 |
| Number of Boys: | 954 |
| Number of Girls: | 9 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.50% | 477 |
| Other White | 13.50% | 130 |
| African | 10.80% | 104 |
| Indian | 6.90% | 66 |
| Other Mixed | 6.10% | 59 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 24 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.