Bullers Wood School for Boys vs Norlington School and 6th Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
894 students
Norlington School and 6th Form
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
895 students
| Measure | Bullers Wood School for Boys Bromley, London | Norlington School and 6th Form London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 640 | #308 of 640 |
| National rank | #814 of 4,090 | #1519 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 894 | 895 |
| Pupils on roll | 894 | 895 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | 52% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.4% | 69.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.3 |
| town | Bromley | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bwsboys.org | www.norlington.net/ |
The verdict
- •Bullers Wood School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 59.5).
- •Norlington School and 6th Form is the larger school with 895 students compared with 894.
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 Bullers Wood School for Boys better than Norlington School and 6th Form?
On the Success Index (England), Bullers Wood School for Boys ranks higher (74.4 vs 59.5 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 Bullers Wood School for Boys and Norlington School and 6th Form?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bromley and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bullers Wood School for Boys: 894. Norlington School and 6th Form: 895. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bullers Wood School for Boys and Norlington School and 6th Form rank in London?
Bullers Wood School for Boys is 173rd of 640 and Norlington School and 6th Form is 308th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).