Downsview Primary and Nursery School vs Norbury High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
620 students
Norbury High School for Girls
Thornton Heath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,082 students
| Measure | Downsview Primary and Nursery School London, London | Norbury High School for Girls Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #709 of 1,720 | #408 of 640 |
| National rank | #4193 of 15,697 | #2205 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 620 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 620 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.1 |
| town | London | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.downsview.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.nhsg.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 45.4).
- •Norbury High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 620.
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Norbury High School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Downsview Primary and Nursery School is co-educational and Norbury High School for Girls is girls.
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 Downsview Primary and Nursery School better than Norbury High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Downsview Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (68.4 vs 45.4 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 Downsview Primary and Nursery School and Norbury High School for Girls?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School: 620. Norbury High School for Girls: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsview Primary and Nursery School and Norbury High School for Girls rank in London?
Downsview Primary and Nursery School is 709th of 1,720 and Norbury High School for Girls is 408th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).