Northfleet Technology College Catchment Area
Northfleet Technology College is a foundation secondary school in Gravesend, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 963 pupils, and a capacity of 989 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
963
Pupils
989
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Northfleet Technology College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Northfleet Technology College?
The catchment area for Northfleet Technology College is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Northfleet Technology College are allocated by Kent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Northfleet Technology College: 989 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Northfleet Technology College has a published admission number of 989 places. 963 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 989, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.8% of pupils at Northfleet Technology College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kent.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →
Northfleet Technology College: School Information
- Full address
- Colyer Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8BG
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118928
Other Secondary Schools in Gravesend
If Northfleet Technology College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gravesend are the next closest alternatives.
Northfleet School for Girls Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA11 8AQ
Thamesview School Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA12 4LF
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA12 2JW
Gravesend Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA12 2PR
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA11 0JE
Meopham School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DA13 0AH
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Northfleet Technology College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Northfleet Technology College
What is the catchment area for Northfleet Technology College? ▾
The catchment area for Northfleet Technology College is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Northfleet Technology College oversubscribed? ▾
Northfleet Technology College is operating close to its capacity of 989 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Northfleet Technology College? ▾
Admission to Northfleet Technology College is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Northfleet Technology College cover? ▾
Northfleet Technology College is a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Northfleet Technology College? ▾
Northfleet Technology College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.