Athletics at Norwich School is delivered by experienced staff with extensive track and field knowledge. Our athletic development programme is designed for pupils eager to engage with a full range of track and field events. We begin by teaching fundamental movement skills and core drills, establishing a strong technical foundation before progressing to event-specific training. Younger pupils are encouraged to participate in a broad range of events, allowing them to discover their strengths and interests before specialising as they move through the school. Indoor athletics is offered as an option to pupils in Lower 4 - Lower 5 during Michaelmas and Lent and is delivered in our sports hall, and Athletics is an option for all year groups in the Trinity Term.


During the Trinity Term, the Lower Close is transformed into a dedicated athletics area, complete with a 400m running track and facilities for all major throwing and jumping disciplines. Pupils also benefit from regular access to the outstanding training facilities at UEA Sportspark.


‘Fixtures’ in Athletics take the form of ‘Meets’ each season. These include East Prep Schools, The ESAA Track and Field Cup, City Sports Athletics and the Norfolk School’s Championships. There are multiple opportunities to progress through these competitions on to Regional and National stages, with some athletes competing at world class athletics tracks around the UK.


The 2024/25 athletics season was marked by exceptional performances and national-level success across a range of disciplines. At the East Prep Schools competition, three pupils qualified for Nationals after standout results: Ophee (L4) won Gold in both the long jump and sprint hurdles, Sam (L4) claimed Gold in the 800m, and Rory (U4) secured Silver in the triple jump. At Nationals, all three athletes performed impressively, with Ophee earning a Silver medal in the sprint hurdles and Sam also taking Silver in the 800m, while Rory continued his strong form in a highly competitive triple jump field. L5 pupil Jennifer enjoyed her best outdoor season yet, beginning with her victory as Southern Shot Put champion, followed by a superb Bronze medal at the English Schools Championships, and culminating in her being crowned U15 England Hexathlon Champion in August. Overall, the season will be remembered for its medal-winning performances, breakthrough achievements, and the continued rise of exceptional young talent.


Sports News

East Anglian Cross Country League

By Eleanor Lewis • January 10, 2026
Saturday 10 January saw the first round of the East Anglian Cross Country League, where 15 of our runners took to Gresham's muddy woods and exposed fields to race runners from Ipswich School, RHS and Gresham's. In the Junior Boys' race Joshua Bevan was our first runner home, finishing in 3rd place, while Henry Drew came 6th. We had strength in numbers in the Senior Boys' race and took 3rd, 4th , 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th positions! Leon Liu was fastest on the day, followed by Ethan Buskell in 4th and Jeremy Lo in 5th. Leo Pitt, Edward Lott, George Yiasimi and Tom Copley completed the strong team performance. The performance of the day came in the Senior Girls' race where, after some very bunched racing in the first half, Ruby Ivie emerged from the woods with an unassailable lead to win outright despite racing girls many years her senior. We took the top 5 places with Bea Green coming 2nd, Minnie Andrews 3rd, Amelie Ivie 4th and Izzy Last 5th. An extremely strong team performance was completed by Olivia Allen who came home in 8th place. This season promises to bring some silverware and we look forward to our next fixture this Saturday at Mousehold Heath. Saturday's fixture is open to any runner, in any year group. You do not have to be doing cross country for games to compete. If you are keen and available to run at Mousehold this coming Saturday afternoon do get in touch with Mr Hudson for more details. Sixth Form helpers are needed so please consider volunteering if available.

Norfolk County Cross Country Championships

By Eleanor Lewis • January 8, 2026
The Norfolk County Cross Country Championships were held at Earlham Park, Sunday 4 January. The event includes races for different age groups, with U11s running 2.1km, U13 running 3.1km, U15 running 4.5km and U17s running 6km. This event was a great opportunity for athletes of all ages to compete and showcase their skills in cross country running. All pupils did exceptionally well all whilst braving the frosty weather! The following pupils took part; U11 Girls - Agatha, U3 - 1 st place U11 Boys - Seb, U3 - 2 nd place U13 Girls - Emi Muntingh, U4 - 1 st place and now invited to take part in the London Mini Marathon in April! U15 Girls - Ruby Ivie, M5 - 6 th place U17 Girls - Beatrice Green, L6 - 6 th place U17 Girls - Olivia Allen, L6 - 9 th place Congratulations to all!

Rugby Round Up at the End of Michaelmas 2025

By Eleanor Lewis • December 12, 2025
It has been an excellent term for Norwich School rugby, with all squads showing clear development, strong teamwork, and impressive determination. The junior teams enjoyed a highly successful season, including standout wins and an unbeaten U13A campaign. Across both age groups, players demonstrated growing confidence, cohesion, and attacking flair. Our inter squads showed real character, with the U14s and U15s producing notable victories and displaying resilience throughout a challenging fixture list. The U15A County Cup triumph was a particular highlight. Among the seniors, both the 1st and 2nd XV worked tirelessly despite disruptions. The 1st XV delivered several outstanding performances, including a memorable last-minute victory over Gresham's. We also thank our departing Upper Sixth players for their leadership and commitment. Overall, it has been a term marked by progress, pride, and exceptional team spirit across the whole rugby programme.
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