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Northfleet Technology College

Gravesham, DA11 8BGSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
-0.49
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
142 1st-choice / 186 places
Ranking
#2,596
of 3,141 nationally

About Northfleet Technology College

Northfleet Technology College is a boys' secondary school in Gravesham with a current roll of 963 pupils, sitting just below its official capacity of 989. That near-full occupancy makes sense when you look at demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 399 applications for 186 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.15. Of those, 126 offers went to first-preference families, out of 142 who put it top. The school's free school meal rate stands at 35.8%, well above the national average and a clear signal that this is a school serving a community with significant economic need. Headteacher Steven Gallears leads a state-funded, non-denominational school with no religious character, and it operates a sixth form for students aged 16 to 18. The school is a technology college, which tends to attract families looking for a strong practical and vocational slant alongside traditional academics.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressColyer Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 8BG
HeadteacherSteven Gallears
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils963
Free School Meals (FSM)35.8%
School Capacity963 / 989 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
GymnasiumArt StudiosTheatreSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreAstro TurfDining HallSports HallICT SuiteScience LabsLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Martial ArtsCross CountryFootballHockeySwimmingTennisBadmintonGymnasticsNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaChoirOrchestraModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Northfleet Technology College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.