Northwood School vs Pinner Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood School
Northwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,044 students
Pinner Wood School
Pinner · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
681 students
| Measure | Northwood School Northwood, London | Pinner Wood School Pinner, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #128 of 640 | #443 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #606 of 4,090 | #2603 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,044 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,044 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Pinner |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.northwoodschool.org.uk | www.pinnerwood.harrow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 77.3).
- •Northwood School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 681.
- •Northwood School is a academy school while Pinner Wood School is a local authority 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 Northwood School better than Pinner Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Northwood School ranks higher (80.2 vs 77.3 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 Northwood School and Pinner Wood School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Northwood and Pinner in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood School: 1,044. Pinner Wood School: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood School and Pinner Wood School rank in London?
Northwood School is 128th of 640 and Pinner Wood School is 443rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).