Is Northfleet Technology College a boys school?

Yes — Northfleet Technology College is a boys school.

How many pupils does Northfleet Technology College have?

Northfleet Technology College has 963 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Northfleet Technology College's Ofsted rating?

Northfleet Technology College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).

How does Northfleet Technology College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Northfleet Technology College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.7 in 2025/26.

Is Northfleet Technology College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Northfleet Technology College is part of Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust.

Where is Northfleet Technology College?

Northfleet Technology College is located at Colyer Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG.

Northfleet Technology College

Colyer Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG

Good

Inspected 21 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

35.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

963

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Northfleet Technology College

Northfleet Technology College is a foundation school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 963 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.7 (2025/26). 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 963 / 989 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.7%

Free school meals

23%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

23.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

35.7

Attainment 8

144 pupils

26.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

50.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

37%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%

Overall absence

23.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

67.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +8.0 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

25.35

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.9 vs 2023/24

£46,610

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,108 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -4 vs 2023/24

8.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -4.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,170

Spend per pupil

£8,808

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Colyer Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG
Phone: 01474533802
Headteacher: Steven Gallears
Website: http://www.ntc.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northfleet Technology College?: Northfleet Technology College is a foundation school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Northfleet Technology College a boys school?: Yes — Northfleet Technology College is a boys school.
How many pupils does Northfleet Technology College have?: Northfleet Technology College has 963 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Northfleet Technology College's Ofsted rating?: Northfleet Technology College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).
How does Northfleet Technology College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Northfleet Technology College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.7 in 2025/26.
Is Northfleet Technology College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Northfleet Technology College is part of Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust.
Where is Northfleet Technology College?: Northfleet Technology College is located at Colyer Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BG.