Northway School, London

In its own words: "Northway School is a special school in the London Borough of Barnet. We are going through an exciting period of change, expansion and development as we have become an all-through school across two sites. We currently cater for over 160 students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including those on the Autism Spectrum."

The nearest other special schools to Northway School are Langdon College (1.2 miles, Inadequate); Oakbridge Special Education (1.4 miles, Good); Woodlands School (2 miles, Outstanding); and LD Training Services Limited (2.2 miles).

46.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (21%), Asian (17%) and other ethnic groups (15%).

Almost every pupil at Northway School has an education, health and care plan (185 of 185 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.

Northway School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.

The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Fairway Mill Hill, 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 123 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).

Northway School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.