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Norton College
Langton Road, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9PT, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.4 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
692
Capacity
1,028
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage progressing to higher education, as only 16% gain admission to top-third universities. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a focus on academic growth.
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Last inspected: 7 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. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 47% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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54.12554, -0.78298 · YO17 9PT
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136728
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nortoncollege-rlt.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Norton College rated by Ofsted?
Norton College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is Norton College a good school?
Norton College scores 30.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Norton College in GCSEs?
Norton College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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