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The Norwood School

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The Norwood School

Crown Dale, Lambeth, London, SE19 3NY

Community school · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.2%
Basics 9-5
45.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.046.4
2023/2448.546.4
2024/2549.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.030.00
2023/24+0.030.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.9%
EBacc APS
4.42
EBacc 9-5
24.6%
EBacc 9-4
31.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.70
A*-A Grades
39.3%
A*-B Grades
65.9%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 87 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Fidelis College
0.4 km away · Other independent school
The New School
0.4 km away · Other independent school
Priory School
0.48 km away · Community special school
Good
St Joseph's College
0.61 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hillcrest
0.68 km away · Miscellaneous

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About The Norwood School

The Norwood School is a secondary school in London, Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. The school has around 1,069 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Crown Dale, London, SE19 3NY | More schools in Lambeth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Norwood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Norwood School

What is The Norwood School's Ofsted rating?
The Norwood School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Norwood School's latest exam results?
The Norwood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Norwood School located?
The Norwood School is a secondary school in London, Lambeth (SE19 3NY).
How many pupils attend The Norwood School?
The Norwood School has around 1,069 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Norwood School with other schools?
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