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Norbury High School for Girls
Goodgraded 16/03/2022Ages 11–191,173 pupilsNone
Norbury High School for Girls is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Thornton Heath, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 1,173 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/03/2022, Norbury High School for Girls was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.2 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Thornton Heath can view Norbury High School for Girls's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence39.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS87%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals31.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language69.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.4
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
EBacc entry89%
EBacc average point score4.34
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 25.1
Value added-0.17Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
Retention91%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Thornton Heath
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