Frithwood Primary School
Carew Road, Northwood, HA6 3NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Frithwood Primary School is a primary school in Hillingdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 106 schools in Hillingdon. It ranks 24th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 March 2015, report published 16 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Frithwood is a large, nurturing, inclusive primary school with a 'family feel.' The school's motto of 'striving for excellence, learning for life, achievement for all' is lived out here. Staff have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils learn effectively and, in most subjects, benefit from a curriculum that prepares them well for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave very well. They are polite and respectful to adults and are kind and caring towards each other. Pupils concentrate and try their best in the classroom. They are enthusiastic about their learning and love to chat about all they enjoy at school. Bullying is rare. If it does occur, pupils are confident to share their concerns with adults who they know will deal with them quickly. As a result, pupils feel safe, and are kept safe, at school. Pupils enjoy the many ways they can take on responsibilities such as those of peer mediators, games makers and librarians. The school council takes its role very seriously, which includes raising money for the school and recently organising a talk from a Paralympian. A programme of exciting visits enriches the curriculum. Pupils enjoyed their visit to the Houses of Parliament.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not sufficiently identify the important knowledge and skills that pupils need to know and remember. This means pupils do not build as deep a body of knowledge as in other subjects. The school should ensure that the important ideas pupils need to know and remember are clearly defined so that pupils are helped to remember key content over time.
- In some aspects of the curriculum, teachers' subject knowledge is less well developed. As a result, assessment is not used as effectively to check understanding and address any misconceptions. This means that some pupils' learning in these areas is less secure. The school should provide appropriate training and support to ensure subject expertise is strengthened to better implement the planned curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
374 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Frithwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hillside Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St John's School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Eastbury Farm Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Frances Saunders
- Phone
- 01923825548
- Address
- Carew Road, Northwood, HA6 3NJ
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- URN
- 102414
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.