Norton School

Norton School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Norton School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Norton School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Norton School?

Norton School has 651 pupils on roll.

What are Norton School’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 42.7: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 13.72 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Norton School take?

Norton School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Norton School located?

Norton School is located in Malton, YO17 9PT, North Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Norton School?

Norton School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Norton School were places offered?

On offer day for 2023-24 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Norton School was 23.11 miles from the school. The last place went under “Out Catchment Distance”, to a child living outside the catchment, so this distance applies to families living outside the catchment, not to everyone: children living inside it rank ahead.

What is the largest ethnic background at Norton School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.3% of pupils at Norton School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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