Northfleet School for Girls
114%
Capacity
1,302
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Northfleet School for Girls
Northfleet School for Girls is a girls-only secondary school in Gravesham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 556 applications for 218 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.55, with 160 of those offers going to first-preference applicants out of 181 first-preference applications. The school currently has 1,302 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,145, meaning it is operating above its official capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 37.1%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a diverse local community. The school has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and offers a broad range of extracurricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, coding, and an orchestra.
Academically, Northfleet School for Girls achieves a Progress 8 score of -0.17, placing it in the 'average' band nationally and ranking it 5th out of 8 schools in Gravesham. This score is slightly below the local authority average of -0.13, though the confidence interval ranges from -0.38 to 0.03, meaning the school's true performance could be closer to the LA norm. At Key Stage 4, 60.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, while 36.4% achieved a grade 5 or above. The Attainment 8 score is 41.4, and the EBacc average point score is 3.64, with 35% of pupils entering the EBacc. In the sixth form, the school's value added score is -0.28, rated as 'below average', with pupils achieving an average of 25.46 points per entry, equivalent to a C- grade, and the best three A-levels averaging a D+.
The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it as 'Good' overall, with leadership and management also judged 'Good'. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2010, when it was rated 'Requires improvement'. Facilities are extensive and include a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and science labs, alongside a chapel. The school provides for a wide range of special educational needs, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and physical disabilities. With its strong local demand and comprehensive SEND provision, Northfleet School for Girls is a popular choice for families in Gravesham seeking a single-sex state secondary with a broad curriculum and a strong extracurricular offer, though those prioritising the highest academic outcomes may want to compare it with the grammar schools nearby, such as Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, which is 1.5 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hall Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 8AQ |
| Headteacher | C Norwood |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 1,302 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,302 / 1,145 (114% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.17)
1931st of 3,141
Nationally
292nd of 461
In South East
5th of 8
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
30.7
'22/23
28.1
'23/24
25.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2354%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 169 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)54%
- FE college29%
- Not sustained7%
- Employment4%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Sixth form college1%
91% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2347%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 105 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
4%
Russell Group
6%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)47%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained10%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Further education4%
- Other education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology33
- Law19
- Art and Design (Photography)18
- Sociology18
- Geography10
- Art and Design (Fine Art)9
- Chemistry9
- English Literature9
- Media/Film/Tv Studies6
- Mathematics5
- Biology3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed218
556
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
181 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British57.5%
- Asian10.1%
- White (other)9.9%
- Mixed7.4%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Northfleet School for Girls
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Understanding Progress 8
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Hall Road, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA11 8AQ
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