The Norwood School
Community school · Sixth form
London, SE19 3NY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 38% in England
7 of 15 in Lambeth
Pupils
1,076
First preferences per place
1.14
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 48.5 | 50.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 47% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 47% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 | 0.03 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Joseph's College · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Harris Academy Beulah Hill · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 36% in England
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 10% in England
- Kingsdale Foundation School · 0.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 7% in England
- Norbury High School for Girls · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- The Elmgreen School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
Best secondary schools in Croydon · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
The Norwood School is in West Norwood South (typical home £520,000, crime high).
What is The Norwood School's Ofsted rating?
The Norwood School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Norwood School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Norwood School is in the top 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.