The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 22 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 902
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- THE EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Juan Hernandez (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Norlington Road, Leyton, London, E10 6JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 482m away
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Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
Independent · 636m away
Mayville Academy
Primary · 974m away
Davies Lane Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Acacia Nursery
Nursery · 1.2km away
Downsell Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Norlington School and 6th Form a selective school?
No. Norlington School and 6th Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Norlington School and 6th Form?
Norlington School and 6th Form currently has 902 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norlington School and 6th Form take?
Norlington School and 6th Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Norlington School and 6th Form?
Norlington School and 6th Form is in London, E10 6JZ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norlington School and 6th Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Norlington School and 6th Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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