Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8BGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northfleet Technology College is a secondary school in Gravesend for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 7th of 8 secondary schools in Gravesend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 16 October 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils and students are safe, happy and well cared for. They are proud of their school. They are thoughtful and welcoming of visitors. They show respect for one another and contribute to the school community through their leadership roles. Students in the sixth form actively support younger pupils. Boys are actively encouraged to be 'curious, creative and caring'. Clear routines and systems contribute significantly to pupils' good behaviour and ensure they are 'prepared, polite and productive'. Incidents of bullying are rare. If it does occur, then leaders act swiftly to sort it. The school manages attendance and punctuality very well. Disadvantaged pupils, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive a good quality of education. They are well known to teachers and support staff. Leaders are determined to offer an ambitious and broad curriculum for all pupils. Parents comment positively on the school's support for pupils' mental well-being. The curriculum extends beyond the academic and actively supports pupils' broader personal development. The extra-curricular and enrichment offer is extensive. In addition, pupils and students are well prepared for their future education and careers. Support is wide-ranging, including careers fairs, speaker visits and trips to universities.
What the school should improve
- Reading is not yet fully embedded across the school. As a result, not all pupils have the reading ability needed to access the full curriculum and reading is not fully promoted. Leaders across the school should continue to implement strategies to develop and encourage pupils' fluency, confidence and enjoyment of reading. Actions identified in the school improvement plan need to be quickly implemented.
- A small number of curriculum areas in key stage 3 are not planned coherently and securely over time. This means that it is difficult for pupils to develop and extend their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that the best practice existing across the school is shared across all subjects so that pupils continue to broaden and deepen their knowledge over time.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
141 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
974 pupils on roll, with places for 989
Schools near Northfleet Technology College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet School for Girls | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 64.3 |
| Saint George's Church of England School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
| Gravesend Grammar School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 65.3 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Steven Gallears
- Phone
- 01474533802
- Address
- Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8BG
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118928
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.