The Norwood School, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Norwood School currently has around 1069 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 30.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.5%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.3%. other white pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by caribbean at 12.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Crown Dale, London, SE19 3NY
Website: http://www.thenorwoodschool.org/
Telephone: 02086709382
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Co Headteacher Niki Clemenger Richard Cole
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 100624

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 900
Number of Pupils: 1069
Number of Boys: 527
Number of Girls: 542

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British31.30%335
Other White17.30%185
Caribbean12.70%136
African9.10%97
Other Mixed8.30%89
White and Black Caribbean6.50%69
Other Black3.40%36
White and Asian2.20%24
Other Asian2.00%21
Other (any other ethnic group)2.00%21
Unclassified1.90%20
White and Black African1.10%12
Bangladeshi0.70%8
Irish0.60%6
Indian0.60%6
Pakistani0.40%4
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.03)
Of the 185 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 172 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.03
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.00
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
25%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
42%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
32%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
49.0
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
48.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 1,801 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS
3out of 4 3,222 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Crown Dale , Upper Norwood SE19 3NX
3out of 4 135 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Woodend , SE19 3NU
4out of 4 231 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ
- not rated 441 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linton Grove , West Norwood SE27 0DZ
3out of 4 441 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Norwood Park School
Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG
- not rated 654 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Norwood School
Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS
- not rated 440 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL
- not rated 669 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL
3out of 4 669 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts
Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG
- not rated 1,218 yd Community school No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanford County Middle School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
- not rated 3,095 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 1,904 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 3,014 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Cedars School
147 Central Hill , London SE19 1RS
- not rated 380 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Fidelis College
147 Central Hill , SE19 1RT
- not rated 435 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School
Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT
- not rated 440 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Virgo Fidelis Convent School
Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS
- not rated 440 yd Other independent school Not Applicable More About School
The New School
ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT
- not rated 440 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.