Copperfield Academy vs Northfleet School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copperfield Academy
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Northfleet School for Girls
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
| Measure | Copperfield Academy Gravesend, South East | Northfleet School for Girls Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1255 of 2,471 | #448 of 679 |
| National rank | #7129 of 15,697 | #2796 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 459 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 114.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.copperfieldacademy.org | www.nsfg.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Copperfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 33.1).
- •Northfleet School for Girls is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 459.
- •Copperfield Academy is a academy school while Northfleet School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Copperfield Academy is co-educational and Northfleet School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Copperfield Academy better than Northfleet School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Copperfield Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Copperfield Academy and Northfleet School for Girls?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copperfield Academy: 459. Northfleet School for Girls: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copperfield Academy and Northfleet School for Girls rank in South East?
Copperfield Academy is 1255th of 2,471 and Northfleet School for Girls is 448th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).