GCSE RESULTS DAY 2023 - WE HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR PUPILS RECEIVING THEIR RESULTS TODAY...

August 24, 2023

It was a pleasure to see our pupils receive their GCSE results today and there have been some outstanding individual performances. We caught up with some of this year’s GCSE cohort to find out what today’s results mean for them and what’s next for them on their educational journey…

 

Berry Ward


What were your results? 
I was delighted with all my results and achieved grade 9s in all my chosen A Level subjects. 


What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
I was awarded an Art and Design scholarship earlier this year for the Sixth Form and I am really looking forward to making the most of this opportunity with A Levels in Fine Art, Photography, English Literature and Psychology.


Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
I am not fully decided on what course at this point but I am a creative person and I look forward to continuing my journey at university.


What is the dream job?
This is a tricky question - something which fulfils my potential in both creative and academic disciplines.


What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I am looking forward to further independence and leadership opportunities.


What are your co-curricular activities?
I enjoy photography and creative pursuits and hope to be part of the peer supporters team again. 


What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
Norwich School is a dynamic environment, it is placed in a beautiful city and stunning location. I am grateful to be around ambitious peers. I think it is important to focus on what is important to you.


Billy Francis


What were your results? 
I’m so happy! I did better than my mocks and am delighted! I got 2 grade 8s, 1 grade 7, 4 grade 6s, 2 grade 5s and 1 grade 4

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form
PE, 2D Design, Psychology and Maths

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study
Maybe, maybe not. Sport psychology possibly

What is the dream job?
I'd quite like to be a detective!


What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Everything being a bit more relaxed - and of course free periods!


What are your co-curricular activities?
Athletics and volunteering within athletics

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The freedom and location, location location! Also the support from lovely teachers and smaller class sizes.



Vishnu Sudeep

What were your results? 
I achieved 4 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Politics, Economics and Physics

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?

I'm hoping to apply for PPE at Oxford


What is the dream job?
At the moment, it would be something financial or possibly in medicine

 What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
More responsibility in school within volunteering and leadership

What are your co-curricular activities?
'm looking forward to new opportunities in the Sixth Form


 What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
 The amazing atmosphere and wide range of possibilities within academic, creatives and the wider community



Georgia Hodgson 

What were your results? 
I'm over the moon with my 11 grade 9s!


What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?

Hopefully medicine at Oxbridge or London

What is the dream job?
I would love to become a cardiologist

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?

Getting more in-depth with my favourite subjects and meeting new people

What are your co-curricular activities?

I am President of Debating Society, and I also enjoy Erpingham Society, Dance and Drama

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The whole community is so supportive - pupils and teachers that help you unlock your potential to be the best you can be.


Barnaby

What were your results? 

I’m really pleased to have got all grade 8s and 9s! I got 6 grade 9s and 4 grade 8s.

 

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form? 

Computer Science, 2D Design, Mathematics, Further Maths.

 

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?

I would love to go to Oxbridge to study Computer Science.

 

What is the dream job? 

I’d like to be a Barrister or a Management Consultant.

 

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form? 

Being able to do more independently-driven work. 

 

What are your co-curricular activities? 

Debating and guitar. I’m really looking forward to Mr Robbins’ Toastmasters Club and the Mock Law trial.

 

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School? 

The teachers are fantastic!


Ted Bowyer

What were your results? 
I got 3 grade 9s, 5 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6


What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Further Maths and Economics, possibly with English

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?

I would love to go to LSE or UCL but we will have to see! 


What is the dream job?
Something to do with investment banking at the moment

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
More in-depth subject studies and being able to spend more time studying what I really enjoy

What are your co-curricular activities?
I’ve enjoyed doing lots of rowing and music



Bea Wells

What were your results?  
I’m really happy! I got 4 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 2 grade 7s, and 1 grade 5

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Psychology, PE, Biology and English

What is the dream job?
Something in the army - not sure exactly what, yet!


What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Being able to focus on fewer subjects, the ones that I love, and doing more independent learning

What are your co-curricular activities?
 I’m hoping to do even more running, continue onto Gold DofE, community service and looking forward to being part of the charities committee

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The setting of the Cathedral and The Close grounds and all the sport



Freddie Miller

What were your results? 
I got 5 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and 3 grade 7s

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Economics, Physics, Maths and Further Maths

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I haven't decided yet…watch this space

What is the dream job?
Not sure as yet! Still thinking about it

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Just focusing on the subjects I like and am good at

What are your co-curricular activities?
Model United Nations next year and Erpingham Society this year

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
It’s really great being in the centre of the City



Louis Miller

What were your results? 
4 grade 9s, 5 grade 8s and 1 grade 7.
 
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Classics, Economics, Politics and History.
 
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I’d like to go to Exeter or Durham to study Politics and International Relations
 
What is the dream job? 
I’d like to be a diplomat of some sort.
 
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form? 
I’m looking forward to more independence/free periods and a closer academic relationship with teachers.
 
What are your co-curricular activities? 
I would like to be involved with MUN next year, to continue with Colloquium and join the Charities Committee.
 
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School? 
I like being involved in competitive sports and the driven aspect of academic life.


Freya Osborne

What were your results?   
I’m so pleased – I got 10 grade 9s!

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Biology, Chemistry and Maths

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I’m really excited about applying for Veterinary Medicine at RVC, Edinburgh, Nottingham or Liverpool


What is the dream job?
I want to be a vet – possibly mixed practice

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Having greater academic freedom and getting stuck into choosing a topic for my independent project

What are your co-curricular activities?
So many!! I am in Scouts as a Young Leader. I am looking forward to being in the musical - Guys and Dolls (having done Footloose and the Senior Play last year). I am also looking forward to singing in the choir and hopefully Chamber Choir as well next year

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The amount of extra-curricular opportunities to balance out the academic demands



Caidon Cary

What were your results? 
I’m really happy with my 3 grade 9s, 5 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
No idea yet

What is the dream job?
If money wasn’t an issue - maybe a Zoo keeper!


What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Freedom - it allows you to learn more about the advanced subjects

What are your co-curricular activities?
Next year I would like to make volunteering fit alongside the busy academic demands of my subject choices

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The community side of things - it's a friendly place and it just kind of works!



Mary Amaka-Maidoh

What were your results?   
I’m thrilled to have got 11 grade 9s!

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I want to be involved with science maybe even medicine

What is the dream job?
Forensics

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Free periods!

What are your co-curricular activities?
I have enjoyed being involved in netball and science club, medsoc and choir too. I’m looking forward to community service next year

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
I like feeling comfortable and Norwich School has a really great tight knit community - knowing everyone



Joel Fox

What were your results? 
I’m really pleased with my 11 grade 9s and 1 grade 8

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Further Maths, History and possibly Latin/Classics

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I’m hoping to study PPE at Oxford

What is the dream job?
I’d like to be an investment banker or something in politics

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I’m looking at more in depth study in the subjects I enjoy

What are your co-curricular activities? 

I’ve been involved in the MUN and Erpingham Society.
 
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
I love both the sporting and extra-curricular opportunities available to me



Ava deCooper Wride 

What were your results? 
I got 2 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 4 grade 7s and 1 grade six.
 
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form? 
Psychology, 3D Art and Sports Science. 
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I am not sure that I will go to university. 
 
What is the dream job? 
Something in sport, for sure. 
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form? 
Focusing on studying subjects that I really enjoy. 
What are your co-curricular activities?
Sport – mainly netball and rugby. 
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School? 
Definitely sport and also my amazing group of friends. 


Zachary Baker

What were your results? 
I’m really pleased with my 9 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 1 grade 7

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Music

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I’d really like to either go to Cambridge or ETH to do Engineering

What is the dream job?
Don't know yet - something in design though I hope

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
More independence and even more rowing!

What are your co-curricular activities?
Music in and out of school, and rowing

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
Having a nice group of friends



Hector Larner-Longe

What were your results? 
2 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 4 grade 7s and 1 grade 5.
 
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
History, Politics, Economics and PRE

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would really like to study History at York University

What is the dream job?

I am hoping to apply to be a Royal Marine

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I am looking forward to being able to specialise in the subjects I'm most interested in

What are your co-curricular activities?
I’ve played rugby and am involved in rowing

What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
How old the school the school is and being a part of its history

The Great Punt Run

By Eleanor Lewis • June 30, 2025
This year I had the pleasure of taking part in the Great Punt Run for the second time. Theo Great Punt Run is a full day of sailing where we aim to complete 50 nautical miles, sailing in a classical Norfolk punt from Whitlingham to Barton broad via Lowestoft. It was a challenge but the weather this year made it an incredibly enjoyable experience, due to the stable breeze and warm sunshine. We complete this amazing challenge in support of the Nancy Oldfield trust who support disabled people experience sailing on the broad and other water sporting activities they wouldn't otherwise have access to, and amazingly this year we managed to raise a whopping £1,500 pounds! I am so happy I got to support this incredible charity once again alongside another school pupil - Ralph Leftley and members of the Nancy Oldfield charity, and Mark Elson helming throughout the day. The day consisted of an early 7am launch and pressed on for 13 hours ending roughly around 8pm at the Trusts home centre. It was incredibly rewarding to be involved yet again and working with a new group of people was extremely fun.  My favourite part of the day was being able to trapeze (with a harness on o flatten the boat) for a long tack across the open Breydon Water which was the closest point to the sea of our route. Luckily for us the wind and the sun held out until our return home, keeping us going all the way to the end. A big thank you to all that supported us and I can't wait to hopefully continue supporting this amazing charity in the future!

Talking Tennis Towards the End of Trinity Term

By Eleanor Lewis • June 30, 2025
It’s been a busy and exciting term of tennis across all age groups, with plenty to celebrate! The Senior Boys team entered a rebuilding phase after losing three key players, but their spirit never wavered. A strong start in the Glanville Cup included a confident win over Gresham’s, with standout performances from new captain Harry Philpott and George Snelling. Although they fell to Wymondham College in the next round, the team gained valuable experience, with Veron Hung stepping up superbly. A return fixture on Gresham’s grass courts proved tough, but promising signs are in place for next season. The U15 Boys had an outstanding season. Led by Rufus Snelling, they lost just once in a narrow tiebreak to Hethersett, before powering to 6–0 victories over both Gresham’s and Wymondham. They finished as county runners-up, with exciting depth in the squad for next year.  Our U15 Girls made a great impression in their debut county campaign. After a competitive match against Gresham’s, they were narrowly edged out by Wymondham in a thrilling deciding tiebreak. Their commitment and team spirit were widely praised. The U13 Boys were this term’s standout team, retaining the County Cup for a third year after a dramatic 4–3 win over Notre Dame. They now progress to the national stages — congratulations to all involved!

Cricket Catch-Up Towards the End of a Successful Season

By Eleanor Lewis • June 30, 2025
June proved to be a particularly busy month for our cricketers, as pupils juggled school trips, exams, and Duke of Edinburgh commitments, while several teams remained involved in their Cup final rounds. It has been an exceptionally successful term, with the 1st XI boys setting the standard by maintaining a two-year unbeaten record in the league — a tremendous achievement. The 1st XI girls also impressed with a superb cup run, reaching the fourth round before narrowly losing to the reigning national champions. The U15A boys enjoyed a remarkable term, advancing to the third round of the National Knockout with victories over Stamford and Warwick. They also reached the last 16 of the National T20, where they were eventually knocked out by a strong Epsom College side. Team Highlights · 15A Girls – Runners-up in the County Cup · 13A Girls – Runners-up in the County Cup · 12A Boys – County Cup finalists (final to be played later this term) · 14A Boys – Runners-up in the County Cup · 15A Boys – County Cup winners · 1st XI Girls – Memorable victory against the MCC The school has proudly hosted several Norfolk state school cricket festivals and competitions, further supporting the development of the sport within the wider community. A significant number of our pupils are also representing County Age Group squads this summer, with a busy schedule of fixtures ahead. Individual Highlights · Sam Reynolds – 100* against the Old Norfolkians · Bella Borges – Scored the first-ever century for the girls program. · Lewis Reeder – Selected to represent Northants 2nd XI and 7 /17 against St Joseph’s.  A heartfelt thank you goes to our ground staff, coaching staff, and administration team for their dedication and tireless work. Their commitment ensures our pupils have the best possible environment to compete, improve, and enjoy their cricket.

Able2B has the Support of the Friends of Norwich School

By Sonja Mitchell • June 30, 2025
A fabulous day of activity was held in the Lower Close to celebrate Discover Your Ability Day.

Greenpower Team Races at Lotus Test Track

By Sonja Mitchell • June 30, 2025
With help from FONS, the Greenpower Team attended the 2025 Formula 24 Heats at the Lotus test track.

Spotlight on Clubs and Societies - DJ Club

By Eleanor Lewis • June 27, 2025
Norwich School support staff and resident DJ s; Ash Granados and Lily Fielding have a real passion for all things dance music, spending their weekends discovering new artists and playing out in Norwich and beyond. This academic year they have been dedicating their Friday lunchtimes to teaching the pupils of Norwich school their favorite hobby. Pupils are invited to send in some of their favorite tracks to share and connect with others across the school through their love for music. They have been learning the fundamentals of DJ ing and all about how to mix their music with others, whilst making friends and broadening their knowledge of electronic genres and the industry. DJ club will be continuing on in September 2025 and will be open to all.

Exciting First Aerial Trial Session at Lower School a Soaring Success

By Eleanor Lewis • June 27, 2025
On Thursday 19 June, Lower School hosted its first-ever aerial trial session — and what a hit it was! Pupils were thrilled to get their feet off the ground as they explored the basics of aerial movement, balance, and strength. The trial introduced pupils to a completely new set of skills, and staff were impressed by the enthusiasm and confidence shown by everyone who took part. Many pupils surprised themselves with how quickly they adapted to the new challenges. With the success of the session, the school is excited to launch regular aerial classes starting in September. It promises to be an exciting addition to the school’s extracurricular offering. Watch this space for details on how to sign up!

Gold Medal Success at the Norfolk Show!

By Eleanor Lewis • June 27, 2025
Lower One and Upper One pupils were beary excited to scoop a Gold Medal in the School Gardening Competition at this year’s Norfolk Show. Pupils entered a beautifully designed wheelbarrow display inspired by Michael Rosen’s much-loved book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt , which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The display brought the story to life with inventive recreations of the iconic settings — the barrow contained "swishy swashy grass", a flowing river, a snowstorm and a deep, dark forest. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted to represent the habitats the family journeys through in the book. A particular highlight of our display was a life-size willow bear, created by pupils in our Willow Weaving Club using Brittany willow. This striking feature, nicknamed Brittany, captured the attention of judges and visitors to the show. Five of our Upper One pupils had the opportunity to speak to the judges at the Show. They confidently explained the ideas behind the display and talked the judges through all the hard work that went into creating the display. We are incredibly proud of all the pupils for their creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm and we’re absolutely delighted to bring be awarded a Gold Medal!

Upper 4 Success in the Physics Olympiad

By Eleanor Lewis • June 27, 2025
13 U4 pupils recently took part in the online British Physics Olympiad Year 7/8 Physics Challenge. Over 6500 pupils participated from 81 schools across the UK and overseas. The test comprised two 25-minute sets of multiple-choice questions about physics ideas and problem solving, which aimed to encourage wider reading and interest in the subject and to provide an opportunity for pupils to take part in a national physics competition and to develop their confidence in the subject. Our pupils performed exceptionally strongly, obtaining 10 Gold and 3 Silver awards. Congratulations to all! Gold Awards Oscar Zhang Charles Secker Harrison Buskell Jack Johns Siya Patel Boden Barton Maxwell Ford Jiajun Li Faizaan Alam Rowan Kidd Silver Awards Amelia Lodge Bayden Choi Jack Conrad 

Great Norfolk Ice Cream Challenge

By Eleanor Lewis • June 26, 2025
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