Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet vs Northfleet Technology College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Swanscombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
788 students
Northfleet Technology College
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
974 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Swanscombe, South East | Northfleet Technology College Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 679 | #564 of 679 |
| National rank | #2965 of 4,090 | #3495 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 788 | 974 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 974 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.6% | 27.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.9% | 48.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | 25.7 | – |
| town | Swanscombe | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk | www.ntc.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.0 vs 20.5).
- •Northfleet Technology College is the larger school with 974 students compared with 788.
- •Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a academy school while Northfleet Technology College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is co-educational and Northfleet Technology College is boys.
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 Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet better than Northfleet Technology College?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet ranks higher (30.0 vs 20.5 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 Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet and Northfleet Technology College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Swanscombe and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet: 788. Northfleet Technology College: 974. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet and Northfleet Technology College rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is 474th of 679 and Northfleet Technology College is 564th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).