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The Norwood School

Lambeth, SE19 3NYSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
+0.03
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
232 1st-choice / 166 places
Ranking
#1,454
of 3,141 nationally

About The Norwood School

The Norwood School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 852 applications for just 166 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 5.13. Of those applicants, 232 put the school as their first preference, and 122 of those families received an offer. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in Lambeth, though it’s worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, so we can’t put a percentage on satisfaction. The school is a mixed, non-faith secondary for ages 11 to 19, and it currently has 1,069 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 900. That oversubscription is a practical signal: if you’re considering Norwood, you’ll want to make sure your application is as strong as possible, particularly if it’s your first choice.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrown Dale, London, Lambeth, SE19 3NY
HeadteacherNiki Clemenger Richard Cole
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils1,069
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity1,069 / 900 (119% full)
Sixth FormYes

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Music RoomsDining HallSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreAstro TurfArt StudiosSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisRowingGymnasticsSwimmingAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDebateChoirFilm ClubChessOrchestraGardeningBook ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Norwood School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.