Development of the area aimed to attract affluent residents, with houses selling in Maxwell Road for £750 to £1,300, making it one of the wealthiest in the neighbourhood.

Whilst in 1907 with more accommodation needed the Briary boys moved to Duck Hill and their building was extended and became a Junior School House.

Miss Worger aimed to increase student numbers to 500, and to enable this to happen 10 new classrooms were needed immediately, as well as a new hall, science labs and art and craft rooms.

They are all named after features from the school's history, and Heathfield: The girls study mathematics, English, two of the optioned Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish, French or Mandarin), Latin, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Religious Studies, Art, Technology (including Design and Textiles), Computer Science, Drama, Music and Physical Education.

In Years 10 and 11, the curriculum is built on a firm academic base, choosing IGCSEs where appropriate to ensure stability, rigour and progression to specialist A Levels.

Pupils choose three of the following optional subjects: Art and Design, Classical Civilisation, Drama, French, Geography, History, Information Technology, Latin, Mandarin, Music, Physical Education, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics and Textiles.

On Sunday 19 September 2021 a team of Parents, Staff and Students of Northwood College for Girls entered the Moor Park 10K.

Northwood College for Girls has partaken in the event over successive years raising in excess of £3000 towards the local cancer centre.