The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.6 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.6
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mrs Jacqueline Job (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
68-74 Station Road, North Chingford, London, E4 7BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Chingford CofE Primary School
Primary · 546m away
Heathcote School & Science College
Secondary · 796m away
Whitehall Primary School
Primary · 883m away
Chingford Foundation School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Hawkswood School and Centre
Special school · 1.3km away
Hawkswood Primary PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Hawkswood (Therapeutic)
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Normanhurst School a selective school?
Yes. Normanhurst School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Normanhurst School?
Normanhurst School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Normanhurst School take?
Normanhurst School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Normanhurst School?
Normanhurst School is in London, E4 7BA, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Normanhurst School have a sixth form?
No, Normanhurst School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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