The Norwood School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crown Dale Lambeth London SE19 3NY |
| Phone | 02086709382 |
| Reference Number | 100624 |
The Norwood School has achieved a 'Good' rating across all inspection areas, reflecting its commitment to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment. Leaders have created a strong culture that helps pupils embrace their individuality and participate in various creative activities, such as school performances. The curriculum is ambitious and broad, particularly for younger pupils, catering effectively to all students including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school fosters a positive atmosphere where learning and personal development are prioritized.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1069 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.3%
Girls: 50.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 97 | 177 |
| 8 | 84 | 95 | 179 |
| 9 | 91 | 87 | 178 |
| 10 | 91 | 90 | 181 |
| 11 | 89 | 82 | 171 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 | 100 |
| 13 | 36 | 47 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 31.3% |
| White, Other | 17.3% |
| Caribbean | 12.7% |
| African | 9.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2017 | Short inspection |
| 10 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on supporting individual pupil needs.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum across subjects.
- Extensive extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities.
- Emphasis on positive behavior and effective management of bullying.
- High-quality careers guidance and support for sixth-form students.
- Strong culture of safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching practices across subjects.
- Some areas of assessment routines less developed, affecting learning adaptation.
- Lack of evaluation regarding the uptake of personal development opportunities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.35 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.03 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 205 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 156 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 410 | 79 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's RC Infant School
Crown Dale, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3NX |
0.08 miles |
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St Joseph's RC Junior School
Woodend, Select, SE19 3NU |
0.13 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linton Grove, West Norwood, London, SE27 0DZ |
0.25 miles |
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Crown Lane Primary School
Crown Lane, Streatham, London, SW16 3HX |
0.41 miles |
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Kingswood Primary School
Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RD |
0.48 miles |
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Rockmount Primary School
Chevening Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3ST |
0.5 miles |
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Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Biggin Way, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3XE |
0.56 miles |
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Julian's School
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0.61 miles |
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0.69 miles |
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0.8 miles |
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Dulwich Wood Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
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0.95 miles |
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David Livingstone Academy
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0.95 miles |
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0.97 miles |
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Kensington Avenue Primary School
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.01 miles |
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Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue, London, SE21 8QS |
1.02 miles |
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Rosemead Preparatory School
70 Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZ |
1.11 miles |
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Hitherfield Primary School
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1.11 miles |
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Fidelis College
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0.25 miles |
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The New School
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Priory School
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St Joseph's College
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0.38 miles |
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Hillcrest
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0.42 miles |
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Silburn Reid
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0.49 miles |
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Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Spurgeon Road, London, SE19 3UG |
0.7 miles |
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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
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0.83 miles |
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Kingsdale Foundation School
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0.89 miles |
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Dulwich Prep & Senior
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0.98 miles |
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Norbury High School for Girls
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1.07 miles |
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1.08 miles |
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1.08 miles |
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1.23 miles |
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
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1.27 miles |
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Dulwich College
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1.34 miles |
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1.45 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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1.65 miles |
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1.72 miles |