Is Northfleet School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 51st of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northfleet School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Northfleet School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.8 (England: 46.2). 34.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Northfleet School for Girls?

Applications for Year 7 places at Northfleet School for Girls starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Northfleet School for Girls

Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ

Local ranking51st of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1145

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 34.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 53.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 204

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Higher education: 52.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

27.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 4.2% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.4
16-18 Cohort: 254

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1302
Boys: 23 (2%)
Girls: 1289 (98%)
Capacity: 1145 (115% full)
SEND: 16.7%
FSM Eligible: 38.2%
EAL: 21.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 15.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 82.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,897/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 58.1%
White Other: 10.0%
Black African: 9.7%
Asian Indian: 6.7%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Pakistani: 1.6%

58.1%

White British

10.0%

White Other

9.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01474831020

info@nsfg.org.uk

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Hall Road

Gravesend, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118788
UKPRN: 10004754
Establishment No.: 4040
Trust: Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust

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