A good community school school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Norwood Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"aspire, respect and enjoy"
Welcome from Head Teacher Aileen McCarthy. The message emphasises Norwood’s values ASPIRE, RESPECT and ENJOY and the aim of creating a safe, happy school with high standards of teaching and learning, built on a partnership with families.
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Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and staff ensure that these pupils can access the same curriculum, using external support when this is necessary.
Admissions are handled by Sefton Admissions Department. There are 90 Reception places for September 2026 (three classes of 30). Regular tours for prospective parents. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026. Applications should be completed online at Sefton Admissions. Admission criteria include: Children with Education and Health Care Plans; Children in Care or Children Previously in Care; Siblings; Children of staff; Distance from the school. Arrangements for High School Admissions are outlined by Sefton and later secondary school processes apply.