Northwood School vs UTC Heathrow
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 70 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
UTC Heathrow
Northwood · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
240 students
| Measure | Northwood School Northwood, London | UTC Heathrow Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #128 of 640 | #592 of 640 |
| National rank | #606 of 4,090 | #3637 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 1,044 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,044 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.4 | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.6% | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.4% | 38% |
| EBacc average points | 5.66 | 2.51 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | 27.5 |
| town | Northwood | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.northwoodschool.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 18.7).
- •Northwood School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 240.
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 UTC Heathrow?
On the Success Index (England), Northwood School ranks higher (80.2 vs 18.7 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 UTC Heathrow?
About 70 m in a straight line, between Northwood and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood School: 1,044. UTC Heathrow: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood School and UTC Heathrow rank in London?
Northwood School is 128th of 640 and UTC Heathrow is 592nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).