Horndean Technology College vs Northfleet School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 110 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horndean Technology College
Waterlooville · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,288 students
Northfleet School for Girls
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
| Measure | Horndean Technology College Waterlooville, South East | Northfleet School for Girls Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 679 | #448 of 679 |
| National rank | #1337 of 4,090 | #2796 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,288 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,288 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 114.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | 36.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Waterlooville | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk/ | www.nsfg.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Horndean Technology College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 33.1).
- •Northfleet School for Girls is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 1,288.
- •Horndean Technology College 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 Horndean Technology College better than Northfleet School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Horndean Technology College ranks higher (63.1 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 Horndean Technology College and Northfleet School for Girls?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horndean Technology College: 1,288. Northfleet School for Girls: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horndean Technology College and Northfleet School for Girls rank in South East?
Horndean Technology College is 258th of 679 and Northfleet School for Girls is 448th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).