Norton College Tewkesbury
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | International Way Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8UQ |
| Phone | 01684423163 |
| Reference Number | 146519 |
Norton College is a nurturing and supportive environment for students, particularly those who have faced significant disruptions in their previous educational experiences. The school's ambitious curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, helping them achieve meaningful academic and personal success. Alumni report better outcomes, and pupils feel safe and respected, benefiting from strong relationships with staff. The leadership team has implemented positive changes since the last inspection, fostering a culture of high expectations and respect among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 50 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 92%
Girls: 8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 01 Nov 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong support for students with significant barriers to learning
- High expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct
- Bespoke curriculum tailored to individual needs
- Effective careers advice and guidance programme
- Strong, trusting relationships between staff and students
- Prioritisation of reading leading to strong literacy outcomes
Areas for Improvement
- Some systems to evaluate the impact of actions are not fully embedded
- Assessment methods need improvement to identify and address knowledge gaps
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 12 | 2 |
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