Schools

Schools in Northfleet

There are 18 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Northfleet: 12 primary, 1 nursery, 5 secondary. 100% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 94% across Gravesham. Among the best results: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet, Northfleet Nursery School and Copperfield Academy.

DA11, Gravesham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Northfleet

18schools and nurseries

100%good or betterGravesham: 94%

3inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Primary · 217 pupils · 0.25 miles Outstanding (2023)
Lawn Primary School Primary · 237 pupils · 0.25 miles Good in every area (2025)
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Primary · 422 pupils · 0.4 miles School remains Good (2023)
Northfleet Nursery School Nursery · 93 pupils · 0.55 miles Report card Sept 2026: Exceptional in every area
Copperfield Academy Primary · 459 pupils · 0.7 miles Report card Feb 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 6
Northfleet Technology College Secondary · 974 pupils · 0.75 miles Good (2022)
Springhead Park Primary School Primary · 438 pupils · 0.75 miles Good (2023)
Northfleet School for Girls Secondary · 1312 pupils · 1.0 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 3, expected standard in 4
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Secondary · 788 pupils · 1.0 miles Improved significantly (2025)
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School Primary · 451 pupils · 1.1 miles Good (2023)
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Secondary · 1398 pupils · 1.1 miles Outstanding (2024)
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Primary · 442 pupils · 1.1 miles Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025)
Manor Community Primary School Primary · 692 pupils · 1.2 miles School remains Good (2024)
Painters Ash Primary School Primary · 391 pupils · 1.3 miles School remains Good (2023)
Wrotham Road Primary School Primary · 454 pupils · 1.4 miles School remains Good (2022)
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Primary · 447 pupils · 1.5 miles Report card Sept 2026: Exceptional in 6, strong standard in 1
Saint George's Church of England School Secondary · 1631 pupils · 1.5 miles Good (2023)
Shears Green Infant School Primary · 258 pupils · 1.5 miles Standards maintained (2025)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 15 Sept1.5 miles

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Exceptional. Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional. Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional. Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional. Inclusion: Exceptional. Leadership and governance: Exceptional. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, DA10 1AD
School inspectionWed 9 Sept0.55 miles

Northfleet Nursery School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Exceptional. Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional. Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional. Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional. Inclusion: Exceptional. Leadership and governance: Exceptional. Safeguarding: Met.

Northfleet Nursery School, DA11 9JS
School inspectionMon 8 Jun1.0 miles

Northfleet School for Girls: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Post-16 provision: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Northfleet School for Girls, DA11 8AQ

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Northfleet	18	100%
Swanscombe	10	100%
Gravesend	21	95%
Alkerden	5	100%
Tilbury	9	100%
Ebbsfleet Valley	9	100%
Southfleet	1	100%

See every Gravesham school on the Gravesham schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Northfleet?

18 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Northfleet.

Are the schools in Northfleet good?

100% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 94% across Gravesham.