The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.4
14.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
32.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,031
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Mehul Shah (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pinner Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUTC Heathrow
Secondary · Very close
Hillside Junior School
Primary · 615m away
Hillside Infant School
Primary · 615m away
Harlyn Primary School
Primary · 743m away
Pinner Wood School
Primary · 789m away
St John's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Frithwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Helen's School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northwood School a selective school?
No. Northwood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northwood School's Ofsted rating?
Northwood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northwood School?
Northwood School currently has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northwood School take?
Northwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northwood School?
Northwood School is in Northwood, HA6 1QN, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Northwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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