Norbury High School for Girls
Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT · Croydon · secondary school
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10th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 719 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.6 · 52 | 31% | 1.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 26% | 1.79 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.5 · 53 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norbury High School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Summer Performing Arts Evening.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,082 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,370. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school ensure the Summer Performing Arts Evening is accessible to all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Norbury High School for Girls
Overview
Norbury High School for Girls is described as a "diverse community where pupils are valued as individuals" who "enjoy school and feel safe." The report confirms that the school "continues to be a good school," highlighting that pupils are "motivated by leaders’ high expectations" and achieve well across all year groups, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils are "articulate" and their "confidence shines through," with bullying being "extremely rare."
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" with a "broad sweep of human culture," particularly in history and English.
- Teachers provide effective feedback, helping pupils "remember their learning" and improve their work.
- Provision for wider development is "strong," fostering resilience, self-confidence, and a sense of agency.
- Staff workload is "manageable" and teachers feel "well supported" by governors and trustees.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review the arts curriculum to ensure pupils learn about a "greater range of styles and historical periods," addressing an imbalance in key stage 3.
- The school must continue work to increase take-up of EBacc subjects so more pupils can access a "greater range of courses in the sixth form."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "proactive in identifying the dangers and the pupils at risk" and working well with local agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.1 |
| 2024/25 | 46.4 |
| 2025/26 | 46.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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