Welcome to
Northwood College
'The school provides an outstanding quality of education
and fulfils its aim to help girls develop independence of thought and
initiative, and their curiosity and desire to learn.' (ISI Inspection Report,
April 2008, p.13)
Welcome to the Northwood
College website
The College is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Founded
in 1878 in central London, the College has been at the forefront of girls'
education for over 130 years and has a first class reputation for academic
and pastoral excellence.
With some 815 girls, the College today is a vibrant and dynamic community.
Our girls thrive on expert teaching, small classes, state of the art
facilities and a vast range of extra-curricular activities, frequently in partnership with
The John Lyon School. Our academic results are impressive and all our girls
go on to study at good universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
Northwood College is a nurturing environment where we aim to instil in
each and every one of our girls a set of attributes, skills and values that
will enable them to make informed choices, be responsible and principled
citizens, enjoy career success and achieve personal fulfilment. It matters to
us that they not only enjoy and succeed at their academic studies whilst they
are with us but that they have fun, forging strong and lasting friendships
that will sustain them throughout their adult lives.
Our girls are enterprising, friendly and ambitious and they have wonderful
purpose and energy. Our staff are dedicated, supportive, creative and
talented. It is a privilege for me to lead this remarkable school.
I do hope you find our website useful and I hope that you will want to
come and visit us to experience, at first hand, the unique atmosphere of
Northwood College.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family.
Jacqualyn Pain,
Head Mistress
