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Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.9 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,173
Capacity
1,370
Ages
11–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.4, placing it in the top 47% nationally. The school has a strong focus on academic rigor, as evidenced by an impressive 89% EBacc entry rate, although only 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for girls aged 11-19 in Croydon, with a decent level of parent satisfaction suggested by its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 46.4 | Top 47% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 89% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani23.4%
Black African14.3%
Other11.4%
Asian Other10.1%
Asian Indian8.2%
Black Caribbean7.5%
Mixed Other4.8%
White Other4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
White British3.2%
Black Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.41101, -0.11517 · CR7 8BT
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Frequently asked questions
What is Norbury High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Norbury High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2013.
Is Norbury High School for Girls a good school?
Norbury High School for Girls scores 47.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Norbury High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Norbury High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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