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Northwood School

Pinner Road, Northwood, HA6 1QN

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Northwood.

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Pupils
1,031
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.2%
Attainment 8
58.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.6%
Basics 9-5
74.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
82.5%
EBacc APS
5.65
EBacc 9-5
51.4%
EBacc 9-4
65.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.17
A*-A Grades
21.7%
A*-B Grades
48.3%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 64 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Northwood School

Northwood School is a secondary school in Northwood, Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 73 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.2. The school has around 1,031 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pinner Road, Northwood, HA6 1QN | More schools in Hillingdon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northwood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Oct 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Northwood School

What is Northwood School's Ofsted rating?
Northwood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What do parents say about Northwood School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 73 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Northwood School.
What are Northwood School's latest exam results?
Northwood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Northwood School located?
Northwood School is a secondary school in Northwood, Hillingdon (HA6 1QN).
How many pupils attend Northwood School?
Northwood School has around 1,031 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northwood School with other schools?
View Northwood School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hillingdon.