The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Sonia Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Abingdon Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5QR
Town setting
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Garden Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Primary · 1.0km away
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lonesome Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norbury Manor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norbury Manor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norbury Manor Primary School?
Norbury Manor Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norbury Manor Primary School take?
Norbury Manor Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norbury Manor Primary School?
Norbury Manor Primary School is in London, SW16 5QR, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norbury Manor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norbury Manor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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