Northfleet School for Girls vs Shears Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfleet School for Girls
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
Shears Green Junior School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
493 students
| Measure | Northfleet School for Girls Gravesend, South East | Shears Green Junior School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 679 | #1986 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2796 of 4,090 | #12063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,312 | 493 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,312 | 493 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 114.6% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| 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.nsfg.org.uk | www.shearsgreenjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Northfleet School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 30.8).
- •Northfleet School for Girls is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 493.
- •Northfleet School for Girls is girls and Shears Green Junior School is co-educational.
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 Northfleet School for Girls better than Shears Green Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Northfleet School for Girls ranks higher (33.1 vs 30.8 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 Northfleet School for Girls and Shears Green Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfleet School for Girls: 1,312. Shears Green Junior School: 493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfleet School for Girls and Shears Green Junior School rank in South East?
Northfleet School for Girls is 448th of 679 and Shears Green Junior School is 1986th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).