The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Head
- Mrs Frances Saunders (Co-Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Carew Road, Northwood, HA6 3NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Helen's School
Independent · 388m away
Hillside Junior School
Primary · 777m away
Hillside Infant School
Primary · 777m away
St John's School
Independent · 858m away
Northwood College for Girls GDST
Independent · 863m away
London School of Theology
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Eastbury Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Martin's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Frithwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Frithwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frithwood Primary School?
Frithwood Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frithwood Primary School take?
Frithwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Frithwood Primary School?
Frithwood Primary School is in Northwood, HA6 3NJ, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frithwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Frithwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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