Explore other schools in this area
See every school around HA6 1QN on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Northwood School
Pinner Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1QN, Hillingdon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.5 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.4, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, placing it in the top 9% nationally. A commendable 90% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 78% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
Explore this location
Start from postcode HA6 1QN — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Northwood School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 2 October 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.4 | Top 9% UK |
| 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%. | 90% | Top 6% UK |
| 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%. | 75% | Top 7% UK |
| 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%. | 83% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 66% | Top 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
School has high expectations
95%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
82%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.5%
Asian Indian22.5%
White Other12.6%
Mixed Other8.1%
Other6.5%
Black African4.8%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
Loading map…
51.60255, -0.40724 · HA6 1QN
School details
Local authorityHillingdon
RegionLondon
URN137829
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northwoodschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwood School rated by Ofsted?
Northwood School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2018.
Is Northwood School a good school?
Northwood School scores 95.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Northwood School?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northwood School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Northwood School in GCSEs?
Northwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.4. 90% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near HA6 1QN?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near HA6 1QN with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.