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Northwood College for Girls GDST
Maxwell Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2YE, Hillingdon
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
891
Capacity
1,000
Ages
3–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 69.9 and 97% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance. Additionally, 94% of pupils attain grade 5 or above in these core subjects, indicating a solid level of achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 39%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 69.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 97% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 94% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | No UK data |
Location
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51.60986, -0.42799 · HA6 2YE
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN102452
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwood College for Girls GDST rated by Ofsted?
Northwood College for Girls GDST has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Northwood College for Girls GDST a good school?
Northwood College for Girls GDST scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Northwood College for Girls GDST in GCSEs?
Northwood College for Girls GDST achieved an Attainment 8 score of 69.9. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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