Norbury High School for Girls vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norbury High School for Girls
Thornton Heath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,082 students
St Joseph's College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
739 students
| Measure | Norbury High School for Girls Thornton Heath, London | St Joseph's College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #408 of 640 | #462 of 640 |
| National rank | #2205 of 4,090 | #2611 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,082 | 739 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,082 | 739 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.5% | 62.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | 25.1 | 25.4 |
| town | Thornton Heath | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.nhsg.org.uk | www.stjosephscollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norbury High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 36.9).
- •Norbury High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 739.
- •Norbury High School for Girls is girls and St Joseph's College is boys.
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 Norbury High School for Girls better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index (England), Norbury High School for Girls ranks higher (45.4 vs 36.9 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 Norbury High School for Girls and St Joseph's College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norbury High School for Girls: 1,082. St Joseph's College: 739. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norbury High School for Girls and St Joseph's College rank in London?
Norbury High School for Girls is 408th of 640 and St Joseph's College is 462nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).