Norwich School
School summary
Tracing its origins to 1096, Norwich School is among the oldest schools in the country, set within the heart of Norwich and bound up with the city's cathedral. A large, mixed independent for ages 11 to 18, it draws around 1,194 pupils and was rated excellent by the ISI, with personal development also judged excellent. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1 allows close attention, and a sizeable sixth form of 341 anchors the upper years. Its Christian character runs deep, not least through a chorister tradition tied to the cathedral.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
74%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
52%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
82%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 22 April 2025
Teaching & academics
Results at the top end are strong, with 74% of GCSEs graded 7-9 and 52% of A-levels at A*-A, rising to 82% at A*-B. The sciences, mathematics, history, English and economics are well subscribed in the sixth form, suggesting a pupil body confident across both arts and sciences. Around 13% of pupils receive SEN support, and the school positions pupil-owned devices as learning tools while restricting phone use for the youngest year group.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Mr Steffan Griffiths
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 341
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is prominent, with rugby, cricket, hockey and netball forming the core of the programme. Music carries particular weight given the school's choral links, and dedicated music scholarships and chorister bursaries underline that commitment. Languages extend beyond the usual, with French and Chinese both on offer.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1096
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.17%
Mobile phone policy
Fourth form are not allowed to use their phones during the school day. School encourages use of pupil owned devices as a teaching and learning tool. School recognises that mobile devices are sometimes used for medical purposes or as an adjustment for pupils with disabilities or special educational needs.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,192 - £24,426
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means tested bursaries available, occasionally up to 100 per cent. Cathedral choristers (boys) have a 50 per cent bursary during their time in the choir.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.