Norwegian School in London
IndependentPrimary
Norwegian School in London
Ages6 – 16
46 pupils
Outstanding· Oct 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Merton
Head Teacher
Ms Lise Karlsen
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 1982
Website
www.norwegianschool.org.uk
Reference Number
102693
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils43 (33% of capacity)
Age Range6 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls53% / 47%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support16.3%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
7 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Oct 2025
- 2025Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Pupils with SEND are identified and supported effectively.
- Staff address the individual needs of transient pupils.
Curriculum2- The curriculum is well-designed and sequenced.
- Pupils become fluent in Norwegian and English, with a third language.
Leadership2- Leaders communicate a clear vision and high expectations.
- Parents, staff, and pupils are involved in decision-making.
Safeguarding2- The school meets independent school standards.
- The school complies with the Equality Act 2010.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the board.
- Reading is a priority, with timely support for all pupils.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers are trained well and have quality resources.
- Staff check learning to address gaps and support pupils.
Personal Development2- Pupils have diverse cultural and social opportunities.
- Pupils learn about mental health and social issues.
Behaviour & Attendance2- The school has a firmly established culture of positive behaviours.
- Pupils attend regularly, with support for barriers.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023Good
- 2018Good
- 2015Requires Improvement
- 2012Good
- 2008
- 2006
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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