Hillside Infant School vs Northwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 615 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Infant School
Northwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
201 students
Northwood School
Northwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,044 students
| Measure | Hillside Infant School Northwood, London | Northwood School Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #873 of 1,720 | #128 of 640 |
| National rank | #5324 of 15,697 | #606 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 201 | 1,044 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 1,044 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Northwood | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hillsideinfant.org.uk | www.northwoodschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Northwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 62.5).
- •Northwood School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 201.
- •Hillside Infant School is a local authority school while Northwood School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hillside Infant School better than Northwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Northwood School ranks higher (80.2 vs 62.5 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 Hillside Infant School and Northwood School?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Northwood and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Infant School: 201. Northwood School: 1,044. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Infant School and Northwood School rank in London?
Hillside Infant School is 873rd of 1,720 and Northwood School is 128th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).