Local area: Northwood
Local authority: Hillingdon
Northwood in Hillingdon Early years summary
Summary
Northwood (E02000495) is part of Hillingdon local authority (view on map). Northwood has an approximate population of 11,000 people, of which 6.9% are children 5 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Northwood neighbours Pinner Green, Ducks Hill, Northwood Hills, and West Ruislip North.
Headlines for early years in Hillingdon
The data below is only available at local authority level
- 2.5% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Hillingdon compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium
- 0.1% of pupils aged 1 to 4 are classed as 'children looked after' in Hillingdon compared to 0.4% nationally. This places it in the bottom 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group
- In Hillingdon, 56% of the funded places for 2-year-olds have been taken up, which is lower than the national at 72%. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas
- In Hillingdon, 83% of the funded places for 4-year-olds have been taken up, which is lower than the national at 92%. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Northwood is the 13th least deprived area in Hillingdon (out of 32) with 33% of children living in low-income families, compared to 40% across Hillingdon and 38% nationally.
Provider information
Registered childcare providers
Northwood has 17 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Northwood |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 17 |
| Childminders | 5 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 12 |
In Northwood, there have been 2 full inspections of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Achievement: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Children's welfare and wellbeing: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Curriculum and teaching: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'strong standard', and 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Leadership and governance: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Northwood. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
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All childcare
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Childminders
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summary of Ofsted findings
Summary of Ofsted findings
Inspection of Hillingdon’s local authority children’s services
These inspections focus on the effectiveness of local authority services and arrangements:
- to help and protect children, and enable families to stay together and get the help they need
- the experiences and progress of children in care wherever they live, including those children who return home
- the arrangements for permanence for children who are looked after, in stable, loving homes, including adoption
- the experiences and progress of care leavers.
| Inspection type | Inspection start date | Overall effectiveness | Impact of leaders | Help and protection | Children in care | Care leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILACS Short Inspection | 2 October 2023 | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| ILACS Standard Inspection | 16 April 2018 | Good | Outstanding | Good | Good | No outcome |
Area SEND inspection of Hillingdon Local Area Partnership
The purpose of an area SEND inspection is to:
- provide an independent, external evaluation of the effectiveness of the local area partnership’s arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- where appropriate, recommend what the local area partnership should do to improve the arrangements.
| Inspection outcome |
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Hillingdon was last inspected on 29 April 2024. The local area partnership's arrangements lead to inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The local area partnership must work jointly to make improvements. They were given no areas for priority action. The next full area SEND inspection will be within approximately 3 years. Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) ask that the local area partnership updates and publishes its strategic plan based on the recommendations set out in this report. |
Joint targeted area inspection of Hillingdon local authority
The agencies for these inspections can include the police, children’s social care, probation services, education and relevant health services. Inspectors will also evaluate how local agencies work with education and childcare providers. The focus of these inspections is how effectively the local safeguarding partners work together at the practice and strategic levels.
| Theme | Inspection start date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic abuse | 16 June 2025 | Link |
Early years population
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Percentage of Northwood population by age group
Table showing percentage of Northwood population by age group
| % in Northwood | % in Hillingdon | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 6.9% | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Local authority context
Early years pupil premium
In Hillingdon, 2.5% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
2.5% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Hillingdon compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium.
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Hillingdon is 0.4% for under 1 year olds and 0.1% for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
0.1% of pupils aged 1 to 4 are classed as 'children looked after' in Hillingdon compared to 0.4% nationally. This places it in the bottom 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Hillingdon
| Number in Hillingdon | % in Hillingdon | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | 16 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | 24 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Hillingdon
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Hillingdon, 4.9% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 1.2% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Hillingdon | % in Hillingdon | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 1,231 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 41 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 267 | 6.4% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 436 | 11% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 487 | 11% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 295 | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 4 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 8 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 116 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 167 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Hillingdon.
In Hillingdon, 1.3% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Hillingdon by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Hillingdon by age group
| Number in Hillingdon | % in Hillingdon | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 327 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 11 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 21 | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 131 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 164 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
Early years funded takeup
In Hillingdon, take-up of funded early years places is 56% for 2-year-olds, 80% for 3-year-olds, and 83% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
In Hillingdon, 56% of the funded places for 2-year-olds have been taken up, which is lower than the national at 72%. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas.
In Hillingdon, 83% of the funded places for 4-year-olds have been taken up, which is lower than the national at 92%. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | 576 | 13% | 56% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | All 3-year olds are eligible | 80% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | All 4-year olds are eligible | 83% | |
| National | 93% | ||
The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded places tables look different because they measure different things; funded places for 2-year-olds are only for children considered to be disadvantaged, while for 3- and 4-year-olds everyone is entitled to a funded place.
Children's overweight and obesity
In Hillingdon, 20% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Hillingdon | % in Hillingdon | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 665 | 20% | 24% |
Oral health
In Hillingdon, 33% of children aged 5 have visible tooth decay (oral health issues) compared to 22% nationally.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Hillingdon | % examined in Hillingdon | % in Hillingdon | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | 322 | 7.9% | 33% | 22% |