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The Norwood School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personCo Headteacher Niki Clemenger Richard Cole

location_onLondon, SE19 3NY

language Visit Website phone 2086709382

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,065

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Attainment 8

50.2

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Lambeth

#911 of 3,216 nationally

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The Norwood School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Norwood School is a community school in London, Lambeth, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,069 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2, placing the school #4 in Lambeth and #911 of 3,216 nationally. 46.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 65.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 39.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.22 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

46.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.7%

Entering EBacc47.90%

EBacc APS4.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.40%

EBacc APS4.19

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.07

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.78

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.9%

Achieving A*–A39.3%

Achieving A*–B65.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate96.3%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate86.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 February 2023

Inspection Report

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12 December 2017

Inspection Report

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10 September 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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02 November 2010

Inspection Report

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17 March 2010

Inspection Report

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13 June 2007

Inspection Report

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02 December 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-12-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-03-17

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.2%(2 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,069 pupils. During this period, there were 2 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,069	2	0.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,070	0	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,051	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,052	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,051	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,068	24	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,065	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,075	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,083	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,086	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,091	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,038	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,042	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,046	19	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	990	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	990	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	998	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	932	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	933	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	945	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	879	0	0.0%	3.4%	4
2017/18 (Spring term)	890	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	903	0	0.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	846	1	0.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	859	0	0.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	887	0	0.0%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 52 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree52%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree25%

agree50%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree24%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree37%

disagree23%

strongly disagree14%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree28%

agree51%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree44%

disagree4%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree35%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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