The Norwood School
London, SE19 3NY · Lambeth · secondary school
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8th of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth 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 — 6.8/10 against 744 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.7 · 52 | 30% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 25% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Norwood School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023-04. In 2024/25, 46.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,076 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023-04, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in raising their Progress 8 scores further?
What Ofsted said about The Norwood School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have built an environment encouraging pupils to "celebrate their individuality" and thrive. Inspectors found an "ambitious curriculum" that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs, alongside strong behaviour and a culture where bullying is rare.
Strengths
- Leaders have devised an "ambitious curriculum" with "effective sequencing of lessons" that helps pupils build secure understanding, particularly in subjects like history.
- Staff provide "extensive support and care" for pupils needing help with behaviour, ensuring learning is "rarely disrupted".
- A "well-considered reading programme" is in place, with expert support for those needing help to become fluent readers.
- Pupils benefit from a "rich personal development programme" and high-quality enrichment opportunities, particularly in the creative arts.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders working to "reduce their workload" and providing internal and external professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen teaching approaches in some subjects where delivery does not yet match "ambitious curriculum thinking," specifically by improving checks on long-term retention of key ideas.
- Leaders must implement an effective way of reviewing pupils’ participation in the personal development offer to ensure no pupils are missing out on enrichment activities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where all staff are well trained and make appropriate referrals to protect pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.5 |
| 2024/25 | 50.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| 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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