Northway School
URN: 101395 • London NW7 3HS
Overview
- Name
- Northway School
- URN
- 101395
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Danielle Barker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083595450
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Fairway, London NW7 3HS
Summary
Northway School is a community special school located in Barnet, London, catering to 163 pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum. The school operates across three sites: Northway Infants School for Reception and Key Stage 1, Northway Junior School for Key Stage 2, and Northway Secondary School for Key Stage 3 and 4. The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment where every student is known by name and receives tailored educational support.
The curriculum at Northway is designed to maximise learning outcomes for all students, with a focus on individual development. The school offers comprehensive therapeutic support and engages parents through various events and activities to foster a strong community connection.
Northway School is committed to healthy eating and maintains a strict policy regarding packed lunches. The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm, and parents are encouraged to communicate any absences or special circumstances directly with the school. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office.
The curriculum at Northway is designed to maximise learning outcomes for all students, with a focus on individual development. The school offers comprehensive therapeutic support and engages parents through various events and activities to foster a strong community connection.
Northway School is committed to healthy eating and maintains a strict policy regarding packed lunches. The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm, and parents are encouraged to communicate any absences or special circumstances directly with the school. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office.
Useful links
- e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 4 - 15
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 164
- Pupils
- 163
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 42.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 163 | 121 | 42 | 164 | 42.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 154 | 116 | 38 | 143 | 41.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 124 | 96 | 28 | 143 | 38.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 124 | 96 | 28 | 143 | 38.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 122 | 96 | 26 | 120 | 36.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 112 | 89 | 23 | 110 | 33.90 |
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