Fidelis College vs The Norwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 399 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fidelis College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
411 students
The Norwood School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,076 students
| Measure | Fidelis College London, London | The Norwood School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 640 | #278 of 640 |
| National rank | #795 of 4,090 | #1323 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 411 | 1,076 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 1,076 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.6% | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.2% | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fidelis.org.uk | www.thenorwoodschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Fidelis College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 63.4).
- •The Norwood School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 411.
- •Fidelis College is a independent school while The Norwood School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fidelis College better than The Norwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Fidelis College ranks higher (74.9 vs 63.4 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 Fidelis College and The Norwood School?
About 399 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fidelis College: 411. The Norwood School: 1,076. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fidelis College and The Norwood School rank in London?
Fidelis College is 169th of 640 and The Norwood School is 278th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).