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Northwood College for Girls GDST Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Northwood College for Girls GDST is an other independent not applicable school in Northwood, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 891 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

891

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Northwood College for Girls GDST Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Northwood College for Girls GDST?

The catchment area for Northwood College for Girls GDST is the geographic zone Hillingdon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Northwood College for Girls GDST is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hillingdon may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Northwood College for Girls GDST: 1000 places, 89% filled: places available

Northwood College for Girls GDST has a published admission number of 1000 places. 891 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1000 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hillingdon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hillingdon school admissions →

Northwood College for Girls GDST: School Information

Full address
Maxwell Road, Northwood, HA6 2YE
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
102452

Other Not applicable Schools in Northwood

If Northwood College for Girls GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Northwood are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Northwood College for Girls GDST by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Northwood College for Girls GDST

What is the catchment area for Northwood College for Girls GDST?

The catchment area for Northwood College for Girls GDST is the geographic zone Hillingdon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Northwood College for Girls GDST oversubscribed?

Northwood College for Girls GDST has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 891 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hillingdon.

What is the admissions policy for Northwood College for Girls GDST?

Northwood College for Girls GDST is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hillingdon publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Northwood College for Girls GDST cover?

Northwood College for Girls GDST is a not applicable school in Northwood, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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