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

STEM University offer update (March 2026)

By Eleanor Lewis • March 20, 2026
With British Science week happening last week, it is a great time to celebrate some of the many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine) offers our Upper 6 pupils have received from the most selective UK universities. STEM is very strong at Norwich School with consistently large numbers of both girls and boys choosing Sciences, Maths and Further Maths for A level: 80 of last year’s Upper 6 cohort took Maths A level (the most popular A level subject) with over 40 taking each of the three Sciences and 17 taking Further Maths. There is so much going on in STEM areas within school; the pupil led Med Soc (Medical Society) have recently enjoyed learning surgical suturing and practising this on pigs’ trotters, Upper 6 pupil Adit Raje has just gained a ‘Top Gold’ in the British Physics Olympiad coming in the top 69 of the 9000 entrants and Upper 6 pupil Emmanuel Milne’s gold in the British Biology Olympiad placed him in the top 5% of the 18,800 pupils who took part nationally. Both of these performances qualified the pupils for Round 2 of these Olympiads whilst the lower 4 and lower 5 VEX Robotics team’s recent regional and then national success qualified them for the international finals that will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, USA in April. The school’s Apply+ Programme is run by Mr Pearce. It supports pupils applying to academic courses that require admissions tests and/or interviews. STEM Oxbridge offers: Of the 10 Norwich School pupils with offers to study at Oxford and Cambridge Universities this cycle, 5 are for STEM subjects: Thomas Irvine – Medicine at the University of Cambridge Georgia Lloyd – Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Cambridge Adit Raje – Physics at the University of Oxford Freya Simmonds – Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge Emile Verschoor – Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge Other Apply+ STEM offers received so far this cycle: Thomas Cahir – Physics with Astrophysics at the University of Manchester Isaac Chan – Physics with Theoretical Physics at Imperial Arthur Dannatt – Mathematics at the University of Warwick Katerina Di Maria – Biochemistry at Imperial Thomas Hsia – Computer Science at University of Warwick Leon Liu – Physics at the University of Manchester Maya Peart – Microbiology at Imperial Adit Raje – Physics at Imperial Emile Verschoor – Physics at Imperial Halvard Yip – Data Science at the University of Warwick  Medicine and Veterinary medicine: We are delighted that all of our pupils who have applied for medicine and veterinary medicine this cycle have gained offers to study these highly competitive courses: Omar Alfiky Isio Emore India-Rose Fox Lizzie Henson

Lower 2 Explore the London Sites

By Eleanor Lewis • March 17, 2026
Lower Two enjoyed a successful two‑day residential in London.  The trip began with a train journey into the city, followed by an introduction to travelling independently on the Underground. Thirdly, then pupils then visited the London Eye, where many showed great courage in overcoming fears of heights while enjoying panoramic views and identifying key landmarks, including their hostel near St Paul’s Cathedral. Secondly, the children had a wonderful time at the Paddington Experience, where they eagerly joined Paddington in his quest to make the perfect marmalade. Working together, they helped gather ingredients, stirred the mixture with great enthusiasm, and proudly supported Paddington in creating his famous treat. Thirdly, riverboat cruise along the Thames provided further learning, offering insights into London’s architecture and the history of the Great Fire of London. The day concluded with a well‑deserved dinner at Pizza Express. On the second day, the group explored the Tower of London, observing the ravens, viewing the Crown Jewels, and learning about royal life throughout history. A picnic on the grounds offered a relaxed end to the visit. All pupils represented the school admirably and should be proud of their achievements on their first residential.

Choristers Visit London for Evensong with Temple Church Choir

By Eleanor Lewis • March 17, 2026
The Choristers visited London on Wednesday 4 March to sing Evensong with the Temple Church Choir. We left from Norwich train station at 9.30am after a quick rehearsal, and arrived in London in time for lunch at Zizzi. We were then shown around St Paul’s Cathedral and enjoyed testing out the acoustics in the Whispering Gallery. After braving the narrow spiral staircases all the way up to the Golden Gallery, we admired the spectacular views over London. At the end of the tour we had a group photo on an amazing cantilever staircase (used in the Harry Potter films as the way to the Divination classroom), and then walked to the Temple Church. Following a rehearsal with their choir, they all sang Evensong together at 6pm. The standard of singing was breathtaking, a testament to the hard work and dedication these young musicians display on a daily basis. We caught the 8pm train and arrived back in Norwich just before 10pm, tired but happy after a rewarding and fulfilling day. Pupil Highlights: “The whole day was 10/10. I especially enjoyed seeing the spiral staircase in St Paul’s used in the Harry Potter films!” “My favourite part was singing at the Temple Church with the other choir. I also liked the view from the top of St Paul’s Cathedral, even if it was very high up - I’m not great with heights!”

Norwich School Pupils Knit for the Community

By Sonja Mitchell • March 16, 2026
With thanks to an award from the Friends of Norwich School, the Community Knit Club has been busy knitting winter essentials.

The Royal Geographical Society Takes Stock of Fisheries in the Blake Studio!

By Eleanor Lewis • March 16, 2026
Norwich School has had the honour of being the host site for the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in the East of England since 2019. Ours is an ideal venue for their engaging public talks from renowned experts about the physical, human and environmental world around us. On 16 March 2026 we heard a terrific presentation given by Stephen Akester entitled Rethinking the future of our seas, and what you can do to help. Stephen is a veritable font of all knowledge concerning global fisheries and fish stocks. He is a highly respected expert who advises the World Bank, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, and national governments on fisheries policy. Through comprehensible interpretation of data and up-to-the-minute fishing vessel GPS tracking information, he gave us a compelling and intelligent assessment of world fish stocks and practices. Whilst there are clearly some areas of deep concern, unsustainable practices involving indiscriminate bottom trawling and unregulated industries in offending countries, Stephen also gave an upbeat assessment of areas where sustainable fishing has seen some dramatic recoveries in levels of nutritional, tasty fish that we can land on our dinner plates with a clear conscience. A large audience of pupils, staff, alumni, Fellows of RGS, academics and parents left the talk better informed and hugely impressed by our speaker. His professionalism, steely determination to drive best practice and genuine environmental concern was evident to all, especially when fielding a stimulating Q&A afterwards and over refreshments. Attracted by such ‘fishy’ goings-on, even Budge, the Cathedral Cat, put in a guest appearance, and sat salivating over big tuna on the screen! These RGS talks offer intellectual rigour and great entertainment for professionals/academics and the lay person alike, and are always well worth attending, whatever the topic under discussion. The next talk will be given by accomplished and award-winning wildlife cameraman and director Toby Hough, who is also a proud Old Norvicensian. His credits include work seen on Countryfile, The One Show, Springwatch and numerous BBC wildlife documentaries and travel programmes. His talk promises to be a memorable visual feast! Tickets are on sale here: RGS: Toby Hough - Lemurs to leopards: filming adventures from around the world . All are welcome. It takes place on Thursday 7 May 2026 at 19:30 in the Blake Studio.

Upper 1 Visit Castle Rising

By Eleanor Lewis • March 16, 2026
On 12 March, Upper 1 embarked on a fascinating journey back in time with a visit to Castle Rising, bringing their learning about medieval castles to life. During the trip, the children discovered that Castle Rising Castle is one of the finest surviving examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle in the UK. They learned about the huge earthwork defences that were carefully constructed around the castle, along with the imposing gatehouse and towering stone walls designed to protect it from attack. The children also discovered how a wide moat once completely surrounded the castle, forming a powerful and intimidating barrier that made it extremely difficult for enemies to approach. The drawbridge and portcullis were also vital features in controlling who could enter! Upper 1 learnt about the Murder Hole, a clever defensive feature used by castle guards to drop boiling water, stones, or other objects onto attackers below. The children also explored the remains of the castle kitchen and stepped into the magnificent Great Hall, imagining the feasts, meetings, and celebrations that would once have filled the room. They listened to stories about a bedchamber believed to be one of the most haunted rooms in the UK, explored the original church built 200 years before the castle, and looked at the ruins of the bailey buildings. The trip was a wonderful opportunity for the children to consolidate their learning of life in a medieval castle.

Upper 6 Physics Olympiad

By Eleanor Lewis • March 13, 2026
Upper Sixth Physics pupils recently participated in the British Physics Olympiad hosted by the University of Oxford. The challenge involved answering a series of highly demanding abstract physics problems from beyond the scope of the A Level curriculum. Around 9000 pupils initially took part in the new Olympiad Round 0, with pupils needing to achieve above a threshold score to proceed to Round 1. Over 1800 pupils from 475 schools qualified for Round 1. The following pupils from Norwich School made it through to Round 1 and achieved these excellent results: Emile Verschoor Silver Arthur Dannatt Silver Adit Raje Top Gold Adit Raje's outstanding performance meant that he also qualified for Round 2 of the Olympiad - an exceptional achievement given that only 69 pupils out of the original 9000 made it through. He proceeded to gain a Silver Award in this event, an incredible achievement and recognition that he is one of the top young physicists in the country at problem solving.

Little Roots Allotment Open Afternoon – Beautiful Pots of Colour Were Created!

By Eleanor Lewis • March 13, 2026
On Friday 13 March, the Little Roots Allotment was delighted to welcome parents, grandparents and pupils to the open afternoon. This event gave families the opportunity to look round the evolving gardening space and experience the allotment in its new location. It was wonderful to see many families exploring the allotment and admiring the work that has been done by pupils so far. Pupils had the chance to get their hands dirty and plant their very own spring planters, which they took home— just in time to make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Surrounded by cheerful flowers and newly emerging vegetables, the afternoon was filled with excitement, creativity, and an appreciation for the beauty of our unique school grounds.

FONS Invests in our Young Entrepeneurs

By Sonja Mitchell • March 12, 2026
The ever-popular Young Chamber participants have launched their businesses and are learning what it takes to be successful.

Fraser Evans (20-25) Selected for GB Hockey Elite Player Development Squad

By Sonja Mitchell • March 11, 2026
The programme helps athletes transition into senior international hockey.
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