The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. 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 at capacity (99% full)
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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Miss Aileen McCarthy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Meols Cop High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Arden College
Special school · 1.1km away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Primary · 1.2km away
Southport Education Group
16 plus · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norwood Primary School?
Norwood Primary School currently has 625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norwood Primary School take?
Norwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norwood Primary School?
Norwood Primary School is in Southport, PR9 7DU, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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