Norbury School, Harrow
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Norbury School excels at supporting all learners, from pupils learning English as an additional language to the most able. The school has created a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, behave extremely well, and take pride in their work. Teachers provide clear feedback to help pupils improve, and specialist teachers in subjects like music and PE deliver high-quality teaching.
Key Strengths
- Clear guidance from teachers helping pupils, especially the most able, make good progress
- Effective support from teaching assistants enabling pupils with special needs to keep trying and overcome challenges
- Music is an emerging strength taught by specialist teachers
- Pupils' positive attitudes and excellent behavior
- Strong leadership team with accurate understanding of school strengths and areas to improve
Areas for Improvement
- Science and other curriculum subjects beyond English and mathematics need to be taught with greater depth
- Wider curriculum provision in key stages 1 and 2 requires further development to match progress in core subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all arrangements are secure, staff training is up to date including Prevent duty training, and the school has done ground-breaking work raising awareness of female genital mutilation.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, physical education
Norbury School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining educational quality since 2012. The school has made significant progress in phonics, mathematics, reading and writing, with particular improvements in challenging the most able pupils.
At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 73%. Maths has declined from 80% to 73%. Writing has declined from 73% to 65%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
22
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
641 pupils
640 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Harrow
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Harrow
Admissions Demand - Harrow
Places available
3,180
Applications
2,672
Got 1st preference
87.6%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Harrow (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1584%
Overall absence
13.03602%
Persistent absence
583
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Norbury School
The Jubilee Academy
Heartwood House
Harrow High School
Harrow School
The John Lyon School
Whitmore High School
Whitefriars School
The Sacred Heart Language College
Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
Nower Hill High School
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