Northwood School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Pinner Road Northwood Middlesex HA6 1QN |
| Phone | 01923836363 |
| Reference Number | 137829 |
Northwood School is performing well, maintaining the high standards set at its last inspection. The school provides a supportive and caring environment where pupils thrive and achieve academically. With a commitment to holistic development, staff ensure that all students, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, receive the necessary support to excel. The outstanding behaviour, respect, and safety among pupils further reflect the school's strong community values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1031 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.61%
Girls: 45.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 8 | 104 | 74 | 178 |
| 9 | 95 | 85 | 180 |
| 10 | 93 | 83 | 176 |
| 11 | 102 | 77 | 179 |
| 12 | 43 | 36 | 79 |
| 13 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 27.5% |
| Indian | 22.5% |
| White, Other | 12.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.1% |
| African | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Northwood School | |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership ensuring high expectations for all pupils.
- Extensive extra-curricular activities enriching students' school experience.
- High academic achievement across various subjects.
- Skilled teachers who adapt instruction to meet individual needs.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those falling behind.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 74.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 86.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.27 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.23 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 118 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 147 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 274 | 51 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Hillside Infant School
Northwood Way, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1RX |
0.38 miles |
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Hillside Junior School
Northwood Way, Northwood, HA6 1RX |
0.38 miles |
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Harlyn Primary School
Tolcarne Drive, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2DR |
0.46 miles |
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Pinner Wood School
Latimer Gardens, Pinner, HA5 3RA |
0.49 miles |
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St John's School
Potter Street Hill, Pinner, HA5 3ZF |
0.68 miles |
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Frithwood Primary School
Carew Road, Northwood, HA6 3NJ |
0.86 miles |
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Coteford Junior School
Fore Street, Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2JQ |
1.06 miles |
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Pinn River School
Fore Street, Eastcote, HA5 2JQ |
1.07 miles |
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West Lodge Primary School
West End Lane, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1AF |
1.12 miles |
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Greenfields Primary School
Ellesborough Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 6QH |
1.22 miles |
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Coteford Infant School
Fore Street, Eastcote, Pinner, HA5 2HX |
1.28 miles |
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Grimsdyke School
Grimsdyke School, Sylvia Avenue, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4QE |
1.48 miles |
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Reddiford School
38 Cecil Park, Pinner, HA5 5HH |
1.49 miles |
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St Martin's School
40 Moor Park Road, Northwood, HA6 2DJ |
1.49 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Rickmansworth Road, L B H-Holy Trinity School, Middlesex, HA6 2RH |
1.51 miles |
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Eastbury Farm Primary School
Bishops Avenue, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3DG |
1.56 miles |
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Woodhall Primary School
Woodhall Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 6QX |
1.61 miles |
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Oxhey Wood Primary School
Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7SL |
1.68 miles |
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Cannon Lane Primary School
Cannonbury Avenue, Pinner, HA5 1TS |
1.71 miles |
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St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7DW |
1.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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UTC Heathrow
Potter Street, Northwood, HA6 1QG |
0.04 miles |
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Haydon School
Wiltshire Lane, Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2LX |
0.6 miles |
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St Helen's School
Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS |
1.01 miles |
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Northwood College for Girls GDST
Maxwell Road, Northwood, HA6 2YE |
1.02 miles |
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London School of Theology
Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW |
1.27 miles |
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Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE |
1.64 miles |
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Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive, PINNER, Middlesex, HA5 1NB |
1.82 miles |
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Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP |
1.98 miles |
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Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6NR |
2.21 miles |
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Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF |
2.21 miles |
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Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE |
2.22 miles |
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Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
2.29 miles |
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Kingsley High School
Whittlesea Road, Harrow, HA3 6ND |
2.45 miles |
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Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY |
2.61 miles |
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Harrow Collegiate
Harrow Teachers Centre, Harrow, HA3 5PQ |
2.64 miles |
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Harefield School
Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET |
2.84 miles |
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Pentland Field School
Pentland Way, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8TS |
2.86 miles |
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Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Avenue, Wealdstone, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 5RQ |
2.88 miles |
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Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
High Road, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 5DY |
2.93 miles |
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The Sacred Heart Language College
High Street, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AY |
3.06 miles |