Haberdashers' Girls' School vs Norwich School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 154 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Girls' School
Borehamwood · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,118 students
Norwich School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,112 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Girls' School Borehamwood, East of England | Norwich School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 460 | #427 of 460 |
| National rank | #2715 of 4,090 | #3548 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,118 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,118 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | 12.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.39 | 0.23 |
| A level points per entry | 50.9 | 45.2 |
| town | Borehamwood | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.habselstree.org.uk/girls/ | www.norwich-school.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 19.9).
- •Haberdashers' Girls' School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 1,112.
- •Haberdashers' Girls' School is girls and Norwich School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haberdashers' Girls' School better than Norwich School?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Girls' School ranks higher (34.6 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Haberdashers' Girls' School and Norwich School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Borehamwood and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Girls' School: 1,118. Norwich School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Girls' School and Norwich School rank in East of England?
Haberdashers' Girls' School is 334th of 460 and Norwich School is 427th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).