Harefield School vs Northwood College for Girls GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harefield School
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
287 students
Northwood College for Girls GDST
Northwood · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
814 students
| Measure | Harefield School Uxbridge, London | Northwood College for Girls GDST Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #571 of 640 | #20 of 640 |
| National rank | #3474 of 4,090 | #94 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 287 | 814 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 814 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 28.7% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 69.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | 94.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.7% | 97.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.20 | 6.17 |
| A level points per entry | 33.0 | 42.8 |
| town | Uxbridge | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hfschool.org.uk | www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net |
The verdict
- •Northwood College for Girls GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 20.8).
- •Northwood College for Girls GDST is the larger school with 814 students compared with 287.
- •Harefield School is a academy school while Northwood College for Girls GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harefield School is co-educational and Northwood College for Girls GDST is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harefield School better than Northwood College for Girls GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Northwood College for Girls GDST ranks higher (95.6 vs 20.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harefield School and Northwood College for Girls GDST?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Uxbridge and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harefield School: 287. Northwood College for Girls GDST: 814. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harefield School and Northwood College for Girls GDST rank in London?
Harefield School is 571st of 640 and Northwood College for Girls GDST is 20th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).