Northwood College for Girls GDST

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: Maxwell Road

Northwood, HA62YE
Phone: 1923825446
Website: northwoodcollege.gdst.net

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 102452
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: Maxwell Road, Northwood, HA6 2YE
Website: www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net
Age range: 3-19
Gender: Girls
School status: Open
Capacity: 1000 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 883
Special Educational Needs: 0.3% (3 pupils)

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:: 100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:: 73.6 (+34.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 26 pupils; Good
Pupils per Year Group: 52; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 883 pupils; 3-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))

★★★★ ★

(29 students)

Economics (GCE A level)

★★★★ ★

(6 students)

Mathematics (GCE A level)

★★★ ★★

(11 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

academic rigour and high achievement outstanding pastoral care moral development and social responsibility respect for others and the environment GDST girl for life leadership and resilience inclusive, supportive learning community

Head Teacher's Message

Rebecca Brown, Head, describes Northwood College for Girls as a joyful, dynamic environment where strength of character and academic curiosity are valued, and she looks forward to sharing why the school is special.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

cookery computing chess languages manga art trampoline drama clubs music ensembles gardening ballet engineering K-Kwon-Do Rainbows yoga Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Junior School Council House events

Sports

netball hockey football badminton swimming artistic swimming personal survival gymnastics dance fitness athletics tennis cricket rounders basketball volleyball yoga rock climbing water polo

Facilities

25 metre 6 lane indoor swimming pool large 4 badminton court sports hall with climbing and traversing wall netball and tennis courts small all-weather astro multi use games area with cricket nets and high jump area sports field long jump pit dance studio performance fitness suite Performing Arts Centre with Music Technology Suite, Recital Hall, practice rooms and recording studio A full set of orchestral instruments and various ensembles Central library facilities (Centenary Library) Geography and other subject classrooms with modern equipment Senior School Pavilion and science laboratories (The Alvarium) Kitchen and dining facilities Gym and fitness suite

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE and A Level results emphasised as outstanding GDST LEAD programme for Sixth Form entrepreneurship and social enterprise High Flyers programme to stretch able students Cognitive Learning programme to develop communication, risk-taking and teamwork Extensive Careers Guidance including university tasters, industry visits, and CV/interview preparation Centenary Library with over 11,000 books and extensive resources Alvarium: £12m state-of-the-art Science building opened 2022 with ten science laboratories Sixth Form Pavilion with Careers Library and fitness suite Broad co-curricular offer including over eighty clubs in Junior School and extensive performing arts and sport

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am until the start of school; After School Club runs from 3:00pm to 6:00pm with sessions for 1, 2 or 3 hours; Food is included (breakfast in the morning; cold meal in the afternoon); 10% sibling discount; bookings online; Holiday Activity Clubs run via SuperCamps (9am-5pm, extended hours 8am-6pm available); Early Years Grant available for Nursery/Reception; Bluebelle House facilities for Early Years.

SEND Provision

Northwood College for Girls offers places to girls with a range of learning difficulties who meet entry criteria and provides appropriate support; admissions are assessed on academic suitability and discussions about SEND support are independent of the admissions assessment; where a pupil has a specific learning difficulty and requires exam access arrangements, the school follows relevant guidelines (London 11+ Consortium Guidelines).

Admissions Criteria

Independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18; admission is based on academic suitability; discussions about SEND support do not disadvantage applicants; part of the GDST network.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available