Frithwood Primary School
83%
Capacity
391
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Frithwood Primary School
Frithwood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hillingdon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 391 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 470 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Frithwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Frances Saunders, it falls under Hillingdon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1668th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 55 in Hillingdon.
Frithwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 37 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Frithwood Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hillingdon, Frithwood Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Carew Road, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 3NJ |
| Headteacher | Frances Saunders |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 391 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 391 / 470 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1668th of 13,686
Nationally
388th of 1,592
In London
6th of 55
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carew Road, Northwood
Hillingdon, HA6 3NJ
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