Norwich School

Independent

National rank

137

127

Rank last year

78.5%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

69.8%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Steffan Griffiths

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

945 (11-18)

Head teacher

Steffan Griffiths

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

945 (11-18)

Head teacher

Steffan Griffiths

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

945 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£7,091 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 162

Grade

%

A*

20.4

A

31

B

27

A*/A

51.4

A*-B

78.5

GCSE 2024 rank: 128

Grade

%

A*/9/8

47.6

A/7

22.1

A*/A/9/8/7

69.8

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2019
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to produce scholarly, reflective young people who are capable of handling difficult concepts, seeking to provide a broad education which equips pupils for leadership … Pupils’ academic achievement is excellent and they show positive attitudes throughout the school and in all curriculum areas. Pupils reach high standards in a range of sports and in music, as well as in a large number of other non-academic activities. Pupils’ development of spiritual awareness is extremely strong. They show well-developed social and moral awareness in their behaviour and attitudes to others.” There was a short visit in 2022 and a routine inspection in 2023.
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About the school

  • Pupils apply their subject skills in activities including science Olympiads, debating and critical thinking, as well as subject-specific societies. 
  • The Lower Sixth community service programme sees pupils volunteering with 35 groups and 20 external organisations, totalling more than 2,300 hours in community placements.
  • The school offers creative opportunities in music, dance, drama, creative writing, art and design at all levels. More than 100 clubs and societies meet regularly, giving pupils the chance to pursue their interests, from producing academic journals to gardening.
  • The school has a formal agreement with 8th Norwich Sea Scouts, which offers about 300 young people weekly outdoor pursuits. More than 200 pupils completed the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme last year.
  • There are scholarships in sport, music, performing arts, art and design, and academic subjects at 11+, 13+ and 16+. A £1 million-plus pot is set aside annually for means-tested bursaries, complemented by external donations. About one in four applications request financial help, and awards vary from 5 to 100 per cent of fees.
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