The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.39
Band 5Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
11%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 692
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ARET� LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Domenica Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Langton Road, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Norton College a selective school?
No. Norton College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Norton College's Ofsted rating?
Norton College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norton College?
Norton College currently has 692 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton College take?
Norton College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Norton College?
Norton College is in Malton, YO17 9PT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton College have a sixth form?
Yes, Norton College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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