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Norfolk House School, Muswell Hill

Prep
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–11

Norfolk House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Muswell Hill. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Norfolk House School in detail

Norfolk House School in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are dedicated to ensuring that your child thrives, enjoys school to the utmost and gets the most out of every school day. Their experience at Norfolk House, from the small class sizes to the highly personalised learning provision, has been carefully curated to nurture and grow the unique person within."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Norfolk House School are Unique Children's School (0.2 miles, Good); Greek Secondary School of London (1.3 miles, Good); The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery (1.3 miles); and Dwight School London (1.5 miles).

Unique Children's SchoolGreek Secondary School of LondonThe Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and NurseryDwight School London

Who goes there

In 2026, 47 pupils (22%) received SEN support and 5 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Alexandra Palace Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meadow Drive, 150 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 342 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Haringey (982).

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Tejpal Lander
Pupils:214
LA:Haringey
Phone:02088834584
Address:10 Muswell Avenue, Muswell Hill, Muswell Hill, N10 2EG
Status:open
Opened:4 October 1957

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    27 June 2025

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  • Routine Inspection

    8 October 2024

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    13 October 2021

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    13 June 2017

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  • Focused Compliance Inspection

    13 June 2017

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URN:102165
UKPRN:10078271
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£15,045 to £18,687

depending on year group

Tuition is per term (Inclusive of VAT)£15,045 a year
Tuition is per term (Inclusive of VAT)£18,687 a year

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby schools

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Keep up with Norfolk House School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Meadow Drive (Stop CA)
149m · 2 min walk
Colney Hatch Lane / Alexandra Park Road (Stop CS)
159m · 3 min walk
Alexandra Park Road (Stop CQ)
210m · 3 min walk
Pages Hill (->W)
248m · 4 min walk
St Andrews Church (Stop CR)
295m · 5 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
116
Fatal
0
Serious
8
Children hurt
4

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 116 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 108 slight.

4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

26 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

82%

Available places

214 pupils

260 places

46 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Muswell Hill

Low pressure
New homes approved:67
Projected new pupils:12

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Muswell Hill

Across Haringey council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

Places available

2,574

Applications

2,285

Got 1st preference

76.8%

Got preferred school

96.9%

All secondary applications across Haringey council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

47

SEN Support

5

EHC Plans

24.3%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

214

Total Pupils

124

Boys

90

Girls

2026 academic year

Linked Schools

Schools linked by geographic proximity

Questions parents ask about Norfolk House School

When was Norfolk House School last inspected?

Norfolk House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.

How many pupils go to Norfolk House School?

Norfolk House School has around 214 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Norfolk House School?

Norfolk House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

How many road collisions happen near Norfolk House School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 116 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 108 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 26 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Norfolk House School?

Norfolk House School is at 10 Muswell Avenue, Muswell Hill, Muswell Hill, N10 2EG.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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