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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exceptional progress in all year groups and in almost all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from excellent professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers work closely together to share best practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge, clear explanations and expert use of questioning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to get involved through various school activities.
Communication: Regular effective communication with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak admiringly of the school and staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns quickly and decisively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership is strong, emphasizing high expectations and rigorous evaluations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School provides a safe environment with strong relationships among pupils and staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding pastoral care and supportive climate ensure pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extra-curricular program including sports, music, drama, and languages.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective balance between academics and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme inform students about future opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective teaching in sixth form enables substantial progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN make strong progress.
Subjects Offered: Offers range of academic and vocational courses at GCSE and A-Level.
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Northwood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1007 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Requires Improvement
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 14.5 - 17.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 58% 98% 63%
Grade 5 or above A Level 27.10% 35.00% 14.50%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.62 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 53.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 38.63% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 53.38% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 77% 28.75% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 39% 12.91% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 55% 18.44% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 5.00 3.43 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 93.73% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 178 131 144
Pupils staying in education 89% 90.08% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 23.19% 32.75%
School sixth forms 51% 47.81% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 6% 3% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 16.15% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.46% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.23% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.92 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 57.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 42.5% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 85% 57.28% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 77% 27.44% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 47% 14.09% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 64% 18.97% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 5.43 3.43 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 90.65% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 129 126 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 87.85% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 24.85% 34.03%
School sixth forms 47% 49.65% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 2% 1.73% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 11.5% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.77% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.96 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 1 31.71% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 48.68% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 68% 27.74% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 34% 7 11.87% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 48% 4 16.65% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.72 3.24 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 88% 81.58% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 56 119 135
Pupils staying in education 79% 77.13% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 21.13% 33.3%
School sixth forms 36% 45.04% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 7% 1.79% 8.45%
Other education destinations 5% 9.13% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 2.21% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.04% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.7 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 1 31.19% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 4 45.45% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 61% 27.74% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 9 11.03% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 8 16.26% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 4.69 3.04 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 85.77% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 57 133 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 76.95% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 46% 22.59% 28.32%
School sixth forms 33% 51.41% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 0.36% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 4.27% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.59% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.05% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.76 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 28.53% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 42.43% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 61% 27.9% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 36% 14.47% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 52% 16.63% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 85% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 54 136 144
Pupils staying in education 85% 60.81% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 19.95% 30.56%
School sixth forms 43% 51.48% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges 6% 0.81% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 4.48% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 4.43% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 9% 2.1% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 39.87 25.47 29.99
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.86 25.42 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 27.10% 10.31% 13.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 30 162 201
Students staying in education 80% 63.82% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 4.95% 6.08%
Students entering employment 7% 10.91% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 7.77% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 40.4 29.76 33.4
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 41.41 28.12 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 33.3% 13.91% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 27 198 248
Students staying in education 78% 63.77% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 4.55% 5%
Students entering employment 4% 9.77% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 9.91% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points - 23.89 29.38
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 24.02 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 9.16% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 12 165 231
Students staying in education 58% 61.2% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 6.2% 7.78%
Students entering employment 27% 14.5% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.3% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points - 25.06 29.02
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 23.73 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 8.61% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 23.7% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.2% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 12.85% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 23% 3.2% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 24.48 24.49 26.73
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) - 26.72 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 8.63% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 3 22.11% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.32% 6.37%
Students entering employment 13% 13.21% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.16% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
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Student teacher ratio at Northwood School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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