The Norwood School
#278 of 640 secondary schools in London
#1323 of 4,090 nationally
About The Norwood School
The Norwood School is a local authority secondary located in London, in the Lambeth local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–19. In 2025 it enrolled 1,076 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 63.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in England and 278th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is a level points per entry (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,076; capacity filled 119.6%; grade 4+ english & maths 63.5%; ebacc average points 4.43.
There are 1547 schools in London; The Norwood School ranks 608th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)50.2
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)46.1%
- A level points per entry (10%)39.7
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)32.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Norwood School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,076
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 32.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 119.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 50.2
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 46.1%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 63.5%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 4.43
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 39.7
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near The Norwood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Joseph's RC Infant School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
154 students · 123 m away
St Joseph's RC Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
169 students · 211 m away
Fidelis College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
411 students · 399 m away
The New School
149 CENTRAL HILL · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
97 students · 403 m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students · 404 m away
St Joseph's College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
739 students · 612 m away
Crown Lane Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 667 m away
Kingswood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students · 767 m away
Rockmount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students · 801 m away
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
620 students · 894 m away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Forest Hill School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,080 students
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Orpington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
Buxton School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–16
1,065 students
Langdon Park Community School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,055 students
Regent High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,050 students
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
Richmond · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,050 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Norwood School a good school?
The Norwood School has a Success Index (England) of 63.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #278 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Norwood School rank in London?
The Norwood School ranks #278 of 640 secondary schools in London and #1323 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Norwood School?
The Norwood School had 1,076 students in 2025.
Is The Norwood School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Norwood School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–19. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Norwood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Norwood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.