South Norwood Primary is larger than the average sized primary school. Since 2009, the school has taken in an extra Reception class every year. There are now 3 classes in Reception and Years 1, 2 and 3, and 2 classes in Years 4, 5 and 6. The school has a special resource provision for 12 pupils with specific educational needs, the majority of whom have autistic spectrum disorder. The proportion of disabled pupils or those with special educational needs, other than in the special provision, is broadly in line with that found in most other schools. Most of these pupils have emotional, social or behavioural difficulties or speech, language and communication needs. The proportion of pupils from a minority ethnic group is above average, although few of these are at the early stages of learning English. The majority of pupils are of Black African, Black Caribbean or mixed White and Black Caribbean heritage. The proportion of pupils in receipt of the pupil premium is above average. Many more pupils than average join or leave the school partway through their education. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. The school runs a breakfast club each morning which is managed by the governing body and was part of this inspection. There have been several new appointments since the last inspection, to cover the extra Reception classes, strengthen the senior leadership team and cover maternity leave.