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Norton College is a non-selective academy. It has about 790 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Ryedale Learning Trust. (Ryedale School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Malton School | |
| 8.7 | Lady Lumley's School | |
| 12.2 | Ryedale School | |
| 13.4 | Woldgate School and Sixth Form College | |
| 14.5 | Joseph Rowntree School | |
| 14.8 | Huntington School | |
| 15.9 | Archbishop Holgate's School | |
| 16.5 | Vale of York Academy | |
| 16.5 | Driffield School and Sixth Form | |
| 16.6 | Outwood Academy Easingwold | |
| 17.4 | Fulford School | |
| 17.5 | Millthorpe School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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