Is Norbury High School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 15th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Norbury High School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Norbury High School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.5 (England: 46.2). 45.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Norbury High School for Girls?

Applications for Year 7 places at Norbury High School for Girls starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Norbury High School for Girls

Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT

Local ranking15th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1370

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 45.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 61.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 228

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 94.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 66.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

25.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

28.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 3.4% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 26.8
16-18 Cohort: 147

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1173
Girls: 1082 (100%)
Capacity: 1370 (79% full)
SEND: 17.4%
FSM Eligible: 37.5%
EAL: 68.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 16.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,379/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 36.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 23.9%
Black African: 14.6%
Other: 11.7%
Asian Other: 10.3%
Asian Indian: 8.4%
Black Caribbean: 7.7%
Mixed Other: 4.9%
White Other: 4.2%

23.9%

Asian Pakistani

14.6%

Black African

11.7%

Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02086790062

headteacher@nhsg.org.uk

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Kensington Avenue

Thornton Heath, London

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Administrative

URN: 137754
UKPRN: 10035851
Establishment No.: 5406
Trust: WANDLE LEARNING TRUST

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