Compare Northwood School and UTC Heathrow

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Northwood School (Secondary) in Northwood; UTC Heathrow (Secondary) in Northwood — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Northwood School and UTC Heathrow. They are secondary phase and academy converter and university technical college type located around Northwood, Middlesex and Northwood. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Northwood School), published Nov 2018. The lowest is 2 (UTC Heathrow), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for UTC Heathrow (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 650, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Partnership Learning and Activate Learning Education Trust.

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Attribute	Northwood School HA6 1QN	UTC Heathrow HA6 1QG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • University technical college
Location	Northwood Middlesex HA6 1QN	Northwood HA6 1QG
Latest Ofsted	1 5 Nov 2018	2 28 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1080	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Partnership Learning	Activate Learning Education Trust
Website	www.northwoodschool.org.uk	—
Telephone	01923836363	—
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Northwood School

HA6 1QN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 1QN
Ofsted: 1 5 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Partnership Learning
Website: www.northwoodschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01923836363

UTC Heathrow

HA6 1QG

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Northwood
HA6 1QG
Ofsted: 2 28 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Activate Learning Education Trust
Website: —
Telephone: —

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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