Senior School
Welcome to Norwich Senior School
Welcome to the Senior School – the base for our pupils between the ages of eleven and eighteen (Years 7-13).
Entering the Senior School, boys and girls benefit from specialised facilities and a broad curriculum. We enrich pupils’ learning through foreign exchanges, overseas trips and cultural visits.
Extra-curricular activities also play a significant role with opportunities ranging from Sports through to Clubs and Societies, Music and the Creative Arts.
Watch our short film and find out more about what life is like at Norwich School.
Together, staff and pupils create a supportive atmosphere and pupils receive individual support through the school’s pastoral system. Read more here.
Latest news from the Senior School
On Saturday 9 May, Norwich School choir members will be performing at St Nicholas Chapel with Music in the Burnhams. This concert is a celebration of Sir Karl Jenkins - one of the most performed choral composers in the world. He has composed music for The King, Bryn Terfel, Dame Evelyn Glennie and London Symphony Orchestra. His Mass 'The Armed Man' has topped Classic FM's Hall of Fame again this year and his albums have sold in the millions. He is signed to Decca Records and in 2024 Decca bestowed upon him the unprecedented distinction of a Lifetime deal, the first time the label has made such a commitment to any artist. He was awarded a Knighthood for services to music in the Queen's birthday honours. The concert will feature lots of his most famous works including the Cantata Memoria which Norwich Lower School Chamber Choir and Norwich School Junior Choir are involved with. We are the only school that have been asked to do this which is a huge honour. Sir Karl Jenkins himself will be in the audience for this very special concert featuring members of the Kings Lynn Festival Chorus and the British Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. The opportunity to perform his work is a great privilege given his standing within the classical genre and to have him at the concert in person is a huge deal. Click here to book now!
The annual History Dinner took place on Friday 1 May, with this year’s theme being ‘revolutions’ from the past. The evening transported over 50 A Level Historians on a journey through time, consuming revolutionary food, listening to revolutionary music, all whilst wearing revolutionary costumes. The catering team did a fantastic job in recreating dishes from times when human beings were foragers, with our very own chefs foraging for the wild garlic and mushroom used in the canapés. The starter and main took guests on an Early Modern adventure, first westwards to try the ceviche of South America, before a superb Hariyali curry from India. We finished off with a modern classic, an upside-down pineapple sponge, in direct reference to the theme of the evening. La Marseillaise & the Hamilton soundtrack featured heavily throughout the event. The pupils’ costumes were an eclectic mix. Chimney sweepers and industrialists ate side-by-side with Soviet revolutionaries and Castro. The wide time span was complete when local heroine Boudicca appeared, as well as tech-revolutionary Bill Gates. The History Dinner continues to grow and is a great way to bring the past to life, as well as giving us a chance to say goodbye to our departing Upper 6 as they go on Study Leave. This was also Dr Farr’s final History Dinner before retirement. A revolutionary in his own right, Dr Farr has taught over 1,000 pupils A-Level History during his long and industrious career. He will be sorely missed and we can’t thank him enough for all he has done at Norwich School, and the History Department in particular.
The 2026 Norfolk Primary Maths Challenges, hosted by Norwich School, were brilliant days all round, bringing together some of the strongest young mathematicians from across the county for a fun and friendly competition. There were three rounds to tackle—Tangrams, Arithmetic, and lateral thinking—so plenty of variety to keep everyone on their toes. From quick calculations to tricky puzzles and creative challenges, pupils really got stuck in. It was especially impressive seeing such talented mathematicians working so well in their pairs, sharing ideas and supporting each other throughout. The atmosphere throughout both competitions was fantastic. There was loads of creative thinking on show, and just as importantly, plenty of smiles. Alongside the competition, many pupils had the chance to meet others from different schools, make new friends, and enjoy putting their maths skills to the test in a relaxed and encouraging environment. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part—you should be really proud of yourselves. And of course, well done to our winners: Year 5 Primary Maths Challenge Winners: 1st: White Woman Lane Junior School 2nd: Norwich Lower School 3rd: St Nicholas Priory Primary School Year 6 Primary Maths Challenge Winners: 1st: Norwich Lower School 2nd: Cringleford CE VA Primary School 3rd: White Woman Lane Junior School Well done again to everyone involved—it was a great day and we’re already looking forward to next year!
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