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Schools in Northwood
10 schools have a Northwood postal address: 4 primary and 2 secondary, with the rest nursery, special, sixth-form and independent schools. Rank them on GCSE and KS2 results, check Ofsted, and add your postcode to sort by distance.
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
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Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across Northwood
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Northwood secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Northwood schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood College for Girls GDST Other independent school | 71.5 | — | 93% | |
| 2 | Northwood School Academy converter | 57.9 | +0.76 | 74% | |
| 3 | St Helen's School Other independent school | 47.4 | — | 61% | |
| 4 | UTC Heathrow University technical college · Good | 28.6 | -1.61 | 11% | |
| 5 | Merchant Taylors' School Other independent school | 21.3 | — | 0% | |
| 6 | Eastbury Farm Primary School Community school | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Frithwood Primary School Community school | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Hillside Infant School Foundation school | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Hillside Junior School Foundation school · Not judged | — | — | — | |
| 10 | St Martin's School Other independent school | — | — | — |
All schools in Northwood (A–Z)
1–10 of 10 schools
- Eastbury Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · HA6 3DG
- Frithwood Primary SchoolPrimary · HA6 3NJ
- Hillside Infant SchoolPrimary · HA6 1RX
- Hillside Junior SchoolPrimary · HA6 1RX
- Merchant Taylors' SchoolNot applicable · HA6 2HT
- Northwood College for Girls GDSTNot applicable · HA6 2YE
- Northwood SchoolSecondary · HA6 1QN
- St Helen's SchoolNot applicable · HA6 3AS
- St Martin's SchoolNot applicable · HA6 2DJ
- UTC HeathrowSecondary · HA6 1QG
Admissions and catchment distances
Northwood schools are in Hillingdon (8) and Hertfordshire (2). Apply through the council where you live, even for a school across a council border.
Common questions about schools in Northwood
How many schools are there in Northwood?
10 open schools have a Northwood postal address: 4 primary, 2 secondary and 4 others (nursery, special, sixth-form and independent).
Which state secondary schools in Northwood have the best GCSE results?
By Attainment 8 in the latest Department for Education results: Northwood School (57.9), UTC Heathrow (28.6). Progress 8, grade 5+ English and maths and Ofsted are in the table on this page.
Which council handles school admissions in Northwood?
Northwood schools are in Hillingdon and Hertfordshire. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in a neighbouring council area, and each school’s admission rules decide who gets a place.