Norbury School
Harrow, HA1 1QQ · Harrow · primary school
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34th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,893 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norbury School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join C.C Gymnastics, Engage Activity Club, Homework clubs, and Young Carers, with trips to Bentley Wood and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 641 pupils against a stated capacity of 640. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Engage Activity Club? How does the school manage the current over-capacity situation for new entrants?
What Ofsted said about Norbury School
Overview
Norbury School is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. It is described as a "happy and vibrant learning community" where staff and pupils are committed to an ethos of "care, respect and inclusion." Leaders have high ambitions for every pupil, ensuring they make good progress and feel safe and well cared for.
Strengths
- Pupils behave "exceptionally well," are kind to one another, and bullying is "very rare."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with a "carefully sequenced" approach that builds towards clear end points.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use targeted questioning to check learning, with mathematics noted as a particular strength.
- Effective systems identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn alongside peers.
- Reading is prioritised, with clear routines for phonics and daily reading sessions by teachers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure there is "sufficient time to embed the new changes" to the curriculum, allowing for reflection and review to manage staff workload.
- Those responsible for governance must prioritise training for new governors so they have the expertise to "hold leaders to account for their work appropriately."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where pupils’ safety and welfare are at the heart of decision making.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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