The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 223 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,173
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 31.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Markieu Hayden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 843m away
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
David Livingstone Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beulah Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stanford Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Norbury High School for Girls a selective school?
No. Norbury High School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Norbury High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Norbury High School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norbury High School for Girls?
Norbury High School for Girls currently has 1,173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norbury High School for Girls take?
Norbury High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Norbury High School for Girls?
Norbury High School for Girls is in Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norbury High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Norbury High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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