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Norwood Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Norwood Primary School is a community primary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 625 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

625

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Norwood Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Norwood Primary School is set by Sefton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sefton catchment area documents →

Norwood Primary School — School Information

Full address
Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DU
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
21.8% of pupils
DfE URN
104865

Other Primary Schools in Southport

If Norwood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Norwood Primary School

Is Norwood Primary School oversubscribed?

Norwood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Norwood Primary School?

Admission to Norwood Primary School is managed by Sefton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Norwood Primary School cover?

Norwood Primary School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Norwood Primary School?

Norwood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.