Northfleet Technology College vs Shears Green Infant School
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.
Northfleet Technology College
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
974 students
Shears Green Infant School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
258 students
| Measure | Northfleet Technology College Gravesend, South East | Shears Green Infant School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #564 of 679 | #2189 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3495 of 4,090 | #13358 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 974 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 974 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ntc.kent.sch.uk/ | www.shearsgreeninfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shears Green Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 20.5).
- •Northfleet Technology College is the larger school with 974 students compared with 258.
- •Northfleet Technology College is a local authority school while Shears Green Infant School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Northfleet Technology College is boys and Shears Green Infant 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 Technology College better than Shears Green Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Shears Green Infant School ranks higher (24.1 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 Northfleet Technology College and Shears Green Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfleet Technology College: 974. Shears Green Infant School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfleet Technology College and Shears Green Infant School rank in South East?
Northfleet Technology College is 564th of 679 and Shears Green Infant School is 2189th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).