Northwood College for Girls

Northwood College for Girls An outstanding independent day school for girls aged 3-18. Committed to academic excellence and supporting each girl to be her best.

Northwood College for Girls is an academic school with two very special features at its heart. Our unique 'Thinking Skills' programme enables girls to develop independent and creative thinking that takes them far beyond an exam curriculum. In addition, our unrivaled pastoral care rests on the premise that a happy girl will always achieve her best. Northwood College is a school that buzzes with life and where girls achieve outstanding results.

11/09/2026

☀️ What did you miss during the summer holidays? ☀️

After their first full week back at school, students from Years 1, 2, 8 and 9 tell us what they missed most during the holiday and why they are so happy to be back.

With the new term promising to be busy, action-packed and full of discovery, the girls also share what they are most looking forward to. ✨

The Girls' Day School Trust

09/09/2026

🎉 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - Whole School Open Day 2026 - Saturday 3 October 2026 from 13:00 – 16:00.

👋 Come and meet our team of passionate, inspirational and dedicated teachers who bring innovation, imagination and energy into the classroom every day.

🧠 A knowledge-rich curriculum and our culture of scholarship unlock a love of learning and an insatiable thirst for discovery at NWC, where we believe that success and purpose stem from feeling valued and having the opportunity to make an impact.

⭐ Our outstanding pastoral guidance ensures that each girl feels confident, emotionally resilient, and fully supported as she navigates the challenges faced by young people today.

👩‍🎓 When a student leaves Northwood, she will be ready to take her place in the world – highly qualified, equipped with the skills and dispositions to succeed in the workplace and fully cognisant of her strengths.

To reserve your Open Day place, please register online at https://www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net/admissions

Commended, Independent School of the Year Awards 2026
Shortlisted, TES School Awards 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you to Northwood College for Girls.

The Girls' Day School Trust

08/09/2026

🎉DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - Whole School Open Day 2026
- Saturday 3 October 2026 from 13:00 – 16:00.

Choosing the right school for your daughter is one of the hardest decisions you will have to make. By selecting Northwood Girls’ Nursery you can give her the ultimate start in life, safe in the knowledge that she will fulfil her academic potential, that she will be inspired, motivated, nurtured and cared for; and that she will have the opportunity to develop in an engaging, vibrant and supportive learning environment.

We ensure that every child receives the time and attention she needs each day to build her confidence and self-esteem, allowing her to cultivate her own curiosity and interest in learning and discovery.

Come and hear more from our Head and her team at our Whole School Open Day. Relax with a coffee while your little one enjoys playing and making friends in our Inflatable Playground, and see for yourself how Northwood Girls’ Nursery provides an exceptional education and an outstanding start in life.

Full & Part-Time Places Available

To reserve your Open Day place, please register online at https://www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net/admissions

Commended, Independent School of the Year Awards 2026
Shortlisted, TES School Awards 2026

The Girls' Day School Trust

We had the pleasure of welcoming all our students back to NWC last Thursday! Our school had been quiet for too long, and...
07/09/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming all our students back to NWC last Thursday! Our school had been quiet for too long, and we were delighted to hear the buzz of discovery, learning and fun once again.

Here at NWC, we don’t just welcome pupils into school; we make sure that every student feels valued, supported and knows that they are an important member of our sisterhood. 💙

It’s great to have you all back! ✨

Girls' Day School Trust

Our new Year 7s have had a wonderful first few days in Senior School, with each student recognising that they are a valu...
07/09/2026

Our new Year 7s have had a wonderful first few days in Senior School, with each student recognising that they are a valued member of our dynamic and warm community – where ambitions are set high and we dream big!

Set forth, girls, as you embark on a lifelong love of learning – emboldened to speak out on the issues that matter to you, and ready to live a life of purpose, integrity and impact!

Year 7, we look forward to getting to know you and working with you as you become the very best version of yourselves and make the most of all the wonderful opportunities we have to offer. Here’s to an exciting journey ahead!

🎉 Welcome Back, Team NWC! After a well-earned summer break, our staff are ready, enthusiastic and committed to making th...
02/09/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, Team NWC!

After a well-earned summer break, our staff are ready, enthusiastic and committed to making this another exceptional year for each and every NWC student!

Yesterday’s INSET day was the perfect opportunity to reconnect as a team, renew our safeguarding training, welcome new and current staff and prepare for the return of our brilliant students.

We celebrated our best-ever exam results and congratulated our dedicated teams who contributed to making it possible. Fun games, activities, and icecream is how we ended our day.

Looking forward to welcoming our girls back to school tomorrow!

The Girls' Day School Trust

🎉BEST-EVER GCSE EXAM RESULTS🎉Mrs Brown, Head: “I am so grateful to our team of subject specialists who care deeply about...
20/08/2026

🎉BEST-EVER GCSE EXAM RESULTS🎉

Mrs Brown, Head: “I am so grateful to our team of subject specialists who care deeply about the future of the students that we have the privilege of guiding into adulthood. Working consistently to ignite academic curiosity and a thirst for discovery, our teachers bring energy, expertise and innovation into the classroom every day.”

GCSE Subject Highlights:

⭐ Almost 55% of grades were awarded at grades 9-8 across our Maths and English Literature GCSEs with the average grade of 7.5 (A) in Maths. An impressive 93% of the year group also achieved the top possible grade for the rigorous and challenging Additional Maths qualification (A grade).

⭐ Over 50% of grades awarded at grades 9–8 across the Science GCSEs. The average grade for Chemistry students is grade 8 and 40% of this popular subject’s grades were awarded at grade 9.

⭐ History students rejoiced in outstanding results with 65% of grades awarded at grade 9 and 88% at grades 9/8.

⭐ Modern Foreign Languages students celebrated exceptional GCSE results with almost 70% of grades awarded at grades 9–8. 83% of Chinese students achieved grade 9, and 9/8 grades were achieved by 70% of French students and 68% of Spanish students.

⭐ Almost 80% of grades awarded at grades 9-7 across the Arts Department with 44% of Art grades and 50% of Drama grades awarded at grade 9.







The Girls' Day School Trust







🎉 Congratulations to our brilliant Year 13 Class of 2026 on your outstanding results! 🎉This means that our Northwood gir...
19/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our brilliant Year 13 Class of 2026 on your outstanding results! 🎉

This means that our Northwood girls will be entering the next stage of their journey with 80% progressing to Times Top 40 Universities including University of Warwick, King’s College London, University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham and University of Leeds, where they will pursue a wonderfully diverse range of subjects, from Politics to Dentistry and Pharmacy to Architecture.

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Tamanna (AAA) will study Global Sustainable Development at Warwick University and commented: “I’m so happy with these re...
19/08/2026

Tamanna (AAA) will study Global Sustainable Development at Warwick University and commented: “I’m so happy with these results, I've worked really hard, but I couldn't have done it without my teachers and the school, so I'd like to thank them as well.'

Tamanna’s parents added: “We are incredibly proud of Tamanna - she has achieved a fantastic result. She has been at NWC since reception and the school has done an amazing job in supporting and nurturing her throughout her school life.”

The Girls' Day School Trust











Shreya (AAA) will study Classics at UCL and commented: “I am beyond pleased! I’m grateful to my teachers who have offere...
19/08/2026

Shreya (AAA) will study Classics at UCL and commented: “I am beyond pleased! I’m grateful to my teachers who have offered me so much support, even offering extra sessions and helping any way they can.”

Shreya’s mum added: We’re so grateful for the support Shreya has had during her time at NWC and it’s been a joy seeing her confidence bloom.

Shreya’s dad said: We chose NWC due to the pastoral care and we’re so happy we did. Shreya has enjoyed a seamless transition through each year group.

The Girls' Day School Trust











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