Co-op Academy Northwood

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 July 2025

Northwood is a school that welcomes everyone with open arms into what is typically described as 'one big family'. Many pupils join the school part way through a school year, and some are in the early stages of speaking English. Everyone looks after each other and there is ambition for what pupils can achieve. Most pupils achieve well in the majority of subjects across the curriculum. The school supports pupils effectively as they move on to junior school. As a result, pupils are ready for the next stage in their education. The school sets very high expectations for how pupils should behave. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are incredibly respectful and kind towards each other. Playtimes are filled with fun games and activities. Pupils feel safe and happy. Curriculum enrichment extends pupils' learning successfully. For example, pupils have completed a local walk to a post box to send a letter as part of a geography topic linked to map reading. Pupils regularly take part in activities, such as den building and cooking porridge on a campfire, linked to stories they read. Pupils' talents and interests are fostered through a variety of extra-curricular activities, including computing, mindfulness, junk modelling and dance.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, some pupils do not know and understand important concepts and knowledge that has been taught previously. This creates gaps in their understanding and limits how well they deepen their knowledge over time. The school should ensure that staff identify and address these gaps in these subjects, so that pupils can build securely on what they have previously learned

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