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The Norwood School
Crown Dale, Lambeth, London, SE19 3NY, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.0 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,069
Capacity
900
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.2, placing it in the top 29% nationally. A commendable 78% of students progress to university, although only 13% gain admission to top-third institutions. The school shows strengths in English and Maths, with 64% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.2 | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.3%
White Other17.3%
Black Caribbean12.7%
Black African9.1%
Mixed Other8.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.5%
Black Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.42318, -0.09967 · SE19 3NY
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN100624
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thenorwoodschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Norwood School rated by Ofsted?
The Norwood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is The Norwood School a good school?
The Norwood School scores 58.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Norwood School in GCSEs?
The Norwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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