Norwood Primary School
Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norwood Primary School is a primary school in Southport for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 11th of 19 primary schools in Southport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2017, report published 13 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to this lively, happy school. Teachers greet them with a smile every morning on the yard. Leaders have established positive relationships with parents and carers. This contributes to pupils feeling happy and safe. They have fun while they are learning and they would recommend their school to other people. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard and use the school motto of 'aspire, respect and enjoy' as a way of explaining how to do well at school. They understand that hard work brings its own rewards. They are proud of doing their best. Pupils behave well in lessons and during playtimes. They know the school rules and follow these with only an occasional reminder from adults. Pupils feel well supported and know that staff will listen if they have any concerns. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying should they occur. Pupils are proud of their school and keen to take on lots of responsibilities, for example they act as school captains, eco-warriors and mini police. They enjoy the wide range of extra opportunities, such as dance and chemistry club, which enhance their learning and foster their talents.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not allow pupils enough opportunities to revisit their previous learning. This makes pupils' learning insecure and hinders their ability to build on what they already know. Leaders should ensure that teachers enable pupils to recap on their prior learning so that they are able to apply what they know when learning something new.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
621 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Norwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Garside
- Phone
- 01704211960
- Address
- Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DU
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104865
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.