Northwood, United Kingdom Day only · Girls Age range 3–19 891 pupils Founded 1878Northwood College for Girls GDST
Nestled in the heart of Northwood, this independent school for girls provides a nurturing environment where academic excellence and personal growth flouris...
About Northwood College for Girls GDST
Northwood College for Girls was founded in 1878 as a small Victorian girls' day school in the affluent north-west London suburb of Northwood. The school operated as an independent foundation for more than 130 years before joining the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) federation in 2014, becoming one of the more recent GDST members. The school today educates around 891 pupils ages 3-18 and is girls-only throughout. The Headmistress is Zara Hubble.
The school is a member of the GSA and the GDST and is inspected by the ISI. The campus sits in central Northwood, in the London Borough of Hillingdon — a North-West London commuter belt area neighbouring Watford and Pinner. The school's location is well placed for the strong commuter-belt academic catchment that runs west from central London out through the Metropolitan Line corridor.
The school's academic profile is mid-to-top quintile London girls' day school, with a particularly strong sciences, medical-schools and Cambridge / UCL / Imperial pipeline. The school is governed by the Girls' Day School Trust — the Victorian charitable federation founded in 1872 to provide academically rigorous, affordable day-school education for girls. The GDST charitable foundation funds a substantial bursary programme at all 25 GDST schools.
The school operates a substantial bursary programme via the GDST charitable foundation, intended to maintain the founding Victorian principle of educational access for academically able girls regardless of family means.
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Pupil breakdown
- Girls
- 891 (100%)
- SEN support
- 133 (14.9%)
- SEN EHCP
- 3 (0.3%)
Notable alumni
Frequently asked questions
What type of school is Northwood College for Girls GDST?
Northwood College for Girls GDST is a girls' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 19, located near Northwood in Middlesex. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Northwood College for Girls GDST?
Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What are the fees at Northwood College for Girls GDST?
Fees at Northwood College for Girls GDST are approximately £6,193–£8,648 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/how-much-do-uk-private-schools-cost
Is Northwood College for Girls GDST a day or boarding school?
Northwood College for Girls GDST offers day options. Where boarding is available, this may include full, weekly or flexi arrangements.
Is Northwood College for Girls GDST a single-sex or co-educational school?
Northwood College for Girls GDST offers a girls' learning environment.