SchoolScoresNorbury High School for Girls
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Girls only · Sixth form
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Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 June 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 March 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
219 pupils in this year group.
45% — 2 points above the Croydon average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.4 | 44.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
223 pupils in this year group.
95% — 2 points above the Croydon average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 60% | 48% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 27% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
80 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 3% | 16% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 24% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 25.1 | 30.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 157 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 25 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Government and Politics | 20 | 5% | 15% | 26% |
| Sociology | 16 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 13 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| History | 11 | 9% | 9% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 11 | 0% | 9% | 22% |
| Biology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Economics | 8 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Mathematics | 8 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Psychology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Art and Design (Fine Art), Spanish, Art and Design (Graphics), Urdu.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
68 students in this year group.
85% — 9 points above the Croydon average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 4% | 21% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 85% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
78 students in this year group.
85% — 17 points above the Croydon average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 85% | 68% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 15% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 85% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Croydon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 136 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 107 |
| Of those, offered a place | 107 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 283 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.5% | 39.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 68.9% | 28.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Lower than 26% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8 | 12.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Higher than 11% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Croydon. Higher than 54% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 21.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Joseph's College 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodmansterne School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Beulah Hill 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Merton 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Norwood School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The New School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Fidelis College 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 5% A*/A at A level
- The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dunraven School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Norbury High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Norbury High School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 March 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Norbury High School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Is Norbury High School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 107 families put Norbury High School for Girls as their first choice for 136 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 107 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137754.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.