Norton College Tewkesbury

About Norton College Tewkesbury

Norton College Tewkesbury is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19. It provides a bespoke, academic and vocational personalised curriculum in Tewkesbury. The college aims to take young people on a journey from hopelessness through to hopefulness and from dependence through to independence.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Lauren Tallis

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

8 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily R Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 25, 2022

5.0

"A fresh start and a new lease on life"

Norton College has given our son a fresh start and a new lease on life. He was struggling in mainstream school and we were worried he'd never find his place. The staff at Norton College have been incredible, providing him with a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow. We're so grateful for the opportunity to have him attend this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah W Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 15, 2022

5.0

"Life-changing for our son!"

Norton College has been a game-changer for our son. He was struggling in mainstream school and we were worried he'd never find his place. The bespoke learning packages and vocational courses have really brought him out of his shell and he's thriving now. We can't thank the staff enough for their kindness, patience, and dedication!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2021

3.0

"Some good, some not so good"

Norton College has been a mixed bag for our son. On the one hand, the staff are lovely and the facilities are great. On the other hand, we've had some issues with communication and consistency. We're still waiting to see if the bespoke learning packages will really work for our son, but so far, we're not entirely convinced.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Chris T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 10, 2021

5.0

"Amazing facilities and staff!"

My daughter attended Norton College for a year and it was a fantastic experience for her. The facilities are top-notch, especially the Music Recording Studio and Performance Space. The staff are passionate and caring, and they really helped my daughter build her confidence. We were really impressed with the progress she made and would highly recommend Norton College to anyone looking for a specialist school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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