Norton College, Norton
Norton College is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Norton.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Norton College in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Norton College are Abigail's Place (1.8 miles, Good); New College Worcester (NMSS) (1.9 miles, Inadequate); Fort Royal (2.9 miles, Good); and Regency Academy (3.8 miles, Good).
Abigail's PlaceNew College Worcester (NMSS)Fort RoyalRegency Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Norton College has an education, health and care plan (81 of 81 in 2026).
Norton College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Worcestershire Parkway (stand a), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Norton College excels at helping pupils who have had difficult educational experiences feel valued and supported. The school builds strong relationships with each pupil, helping them reconnect with learning and develop confidence. Teachers create a purposeful, calm atmosphere where pupils focus on their learning and participate willingly in a wide range of enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupils' personal development and well-being, with a well-designed PSHE curriculum
- Staff build positive relationships quickly, helping pupils feel safe and settled with a 'fresh start' approach
- Ambitious curriculum that maps out knowledge and skills clearly, helping pupils make connections across subjects
- Effective strategies to improve attendance through personalised support plans
- Most pupils engage in daily enrichment activities including sports, languages and Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to extend and deepen their subject knowledge and understanding
- Insufficient teaching of reading fluency across the wider curriculum beyond English lessons
- Lack of structured work experience and vocational pathway opportunities to prepare students for life beyond school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating a positive culture where pupils know who to talk to about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, languages, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, community projects including local allotment work, music, library activities
Norton College is a Good independent special school that supports pupils aged 11-19 with social, emotional and mental health needs who have experienced disrupted education. The school prioritises building positive relationships and helping pupils reconnect with learning in a nurturing environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Norton College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
81 pupils
80 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Norton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Norton
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,828
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
81
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Norton College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
81
Total Pupils
76
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Norton College
Questions parents ask about Norton College
What are GCSE results like at Norton College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Norton College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Norton College?
Norton College has around 81 pupils on roll.
Does Norton College have specialist SEN provision?
Norton College is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Norton College?
Norton College 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 Norton College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Norton College?
Norton College is at Woodbury Lane, Norton, Worcestershire, WR5 2BA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)