GCSE Results Day 2024 - We Hear From Some of our Pupils Who Received Their Results Today...

August 22, 2024

It was fantastic to welcome our 2024 GCSE cohort back to school today to receive their results and there were plenty of happy faces as pupils celebrated their achievements. There have been some outstanding individual performances including:

3 candidates with 11 x 9 or better;

9 candidates with 10 x 9 or better;

32 candidates with at least 9 x 8 or 9.

We caught up with a few of our pupils to find out more about their individual achievements and their plans for the future.

 

Healthcare Hopefuls

A number of this year’s cohort are dreaming of going on to study medicine and have clear plans about their studies for the foreseeable future but that hasn’t stopped them throwing themselves into school life and all that has to offer…

India Rose Fox



What were your results? 
9 grade 9s and 1 grade 8

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

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
I am hoping to study Medicine, hopefully at UCL, Imperial or Edinburgh University

What is the dream job?
I would love to work in orthopaedics or do something in the field of cancer

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I can’t wait to focus on studying the subjects I really enjoy

What are your co-curricular activities?
I am a keen cricketer and I also love drama; I am so looking forward to doing the Senior School musical which is Grease!

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

There are so many opportunities in so many areas – sports, academic and clubs.

 

Tom Irvine



What were your results? 
11 grade 9s and 1 grade 8

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Biology, Chemistry and either Maths or Physics – I will start doing all four and then choose, I think. 

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
Very much so. I am hoping to study Medicine at Cambridge.

What is the dream job?
Definitely medicine but at this stage, I am not sure where I will want to specialise – maybe intensive care.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Focusing on studying the subjects I really enjoy and understand, but also the increased freedom and the opportunity to manage my own time a bit more.

What are your co-curricular activities?
I play lots of hockey- I am in Norwich City Hockey Club, the school first team and have recently won a national tournament with the regional talent academy. I also play the saxophone and sing and I am currently studying for Grade 8 in both.

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

The teachers and how supportive they are.


Else de Lange



What were your results? 
6 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and 2 grade 7s

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? 
Definitely! I want to do medicine. I am not sure where yet but I’ve been researching and it seems that Keele, Lancaster and Exeter would be good destinations for me.

What is the dream job?
Anything in the field of medicine. I was lucky enough to do work experience over the summer at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, where I shadowed an anaesthetist for four days. It was an amazing opportunity and so good to see the range of jobs in that field. I particularly enjoyed orthopaedics, anaesthesiology and radiology but I’ve got work experience at an eye surgery just before term starts, so I might change my mind!

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Getting to focus on the subjects I enjoy rather than having to study so many, so I can centre my focus to get the grades I need. I am also looking forward to seeing the new Sixth Formers who we met at the Lower 6 quiz event.

What are your co-curricular activities?
I do rowing for my main sport, but I have also played football which is fun. I did Podcast Club last year and I am really looking forward to joining Charities Committee.

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

The environment. There is so much support and the teachers are really helpful.


Sruthi Santhosh


What were your results? 
10 grade 9s – I was not expecting that at all so I am really pleased!

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

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
I would like to study Medicine but I don’t know which university I want to go to yet.

What is the dream job?
Definitely medicine but not sure where I might want to specialise. 

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Lot more freedom and more opportunities! I am especially looking forward to studying Psychology which is a new subject I’ve never done before.

What are your co-curricular activities?
I play the cello, so I am in the school orchestras and also the choir. I also love sport and play hockey and cricket.

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

Getting to spend time with my friends and being able to do so many different things.

 

Creative Choices

There is an abundance of creative talent in this year’s GCSE cohort, who are looking forward to continuing their studies and their passion for the performing arts, as they go into the Sixth Form and beyond…

Rachel Dean



What were your results? 

2 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 7 grade 7s

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Drama, English, Psychology and Maths

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
At this stage, I honestly have no idea!

What is the dream job?
Definitely something to do with performing arts.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Everything! There is literally so much to look forward to, especially Grease, which is the Senior School musical this year – I am playing the role of Roger!

What are your co-curricular activities?
A LOT of performing arts! Drama, dance, singing – I love being involved in school performances.

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

Performing and all the opportunities we have to do that.


Sophie Millington



What were your results? 
All grade 8s and 9s!

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Drama, History and English

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

I am hoping to study performing arts, but I am not sure where yet. 

What is the dream job?

Performing!

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

Everything but obviously for me, especially the opportunities in performing arts!

What are your co-curricular activities?

I love doing anything to do with school performances - drama, dance, singing!

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

Definitely Jazz Night – it’s such a great evening!


Kyriel Fynn


What were your results? 
9 grade 9s and 3 grade 8s

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Music, English and Latin

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
In an ideal world I would love to study Music and English but that’s two separate degrees, so I will probably do a creative writing course with music on the side. I am hoping to go to Cambridge as they have a great music scene.

What is the dream job?
I have no idea specifically but something like show production. I would also love to write books as well.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Studying my chosen subjects in more depth. I am also looking forward to continuing with all the extra curricular activities I do, especially Grease, which is the Senior School musical this year.

What are your co-curricular activities?
I am a keen musician, so I am a member of the Gateway musicians and chapel choir, plus I really enjoy dance and I am in the senior dance company.

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

I think it would be the support you get with the subjects you study – it feels really individual. I also really enjoy the extra curricula activities, especially being in lots of shows which is a unique opportunity.



Celeste Horsman



What were your results? 
8 grade 9s and 4 grade 8s

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?

Latin, English Maths and Biology

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
I am hoping to go to university, but I don’t know what I want to study yet.

What is the dream job?
Maybe law – which would potentially answer the previous question!

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

Going back to dance and choir after the summer break – I’ve really missed them.

What are your co-curricular activities?
Anything to do with performing arts.

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

I think it is all the amazing opportunities we have, like the choir tour to Germany last year, which was amazing.


Daisy Massey


What were your results? 
2 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, 3 grade 7s, 1 grade 6 and 1 grade 5 - which was way higher than I expected, so I am thrilled.

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
2D and Drama for sure but I am thinking I might also do English now, which I had not planned on originally.

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
I am hoping to go to university to study journalism.

What is the dream job?
I would love to be on TV interviewing people. It would be so fascinating.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I am excited about making new friends and meeting new people.

What are your co-curricular activities?
Anything to do with drama – last year I was in Clue and Guys and Dolls, which I really enjoyed.

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

Everything from drama and being in plays to being with friends. Plus, some of the teachers like Mr Passam, who supported me so much this year.

 

Pursuing their passions

Pupils Adit, Isla and Arthur are particularly looking forward to studying in more depth the subjects they have really enjoyed at GCSE…

Adit Raje



What were your results? 
11 grade 9s

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

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
I definitely want to go to university but I am unsure about what to study – most likely it will be maths or physics related.

What is the dream job?
I have no idea!

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Learning more in depth about the subjects I have chosen to study at A Level.

What are your co-curricular activities?
I play badminton and occasionally cricket.

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

It’s impossible to think of just one thing! Lots!


Isla Bowles



What were your results? 
5 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s – which was way beyond what I expected!

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
French, Spanish and Geography

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
Hopefully I will get in to study modern languages at university although I have yet to decide which combination; probably French and Spanish.

What is the dream job?
I don’t know. Anywhere where I can speak French or Spanish and where it is sunny!

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
The special Sixth Form common rooms or the uniform; I’ve already got my suit and I am excited to wear comfy but smart trousers!

What are your co-curricular activities?
I like performing arts so I sing, play the cello and dance. I am also in the ensemble for Grease, the Senior School musical, next term.

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

The people – my friends and the teachers. Having such a long break over the summer, I have missed the vibe at school and talking to so many different people every day.


Arthur Dannatt



What were your results? 
10 grade 9s and 1 grade 8

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

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study? 
I would like to study Maths at university but I am also interested in various disciplines such as economics politics so I may end up doing a degree such as Maths and Philosophy

What is the dream job?
My subjects could take me on so many different routes, so I don’t really know at this stage.

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

What are your co-curricular activities?
I am a chess player and I also enjoy sports, especially cricket and rugby

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

Plenty – it’s impossible to narrow it down to just one thing! 


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
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.
By Eleanor Lewis March 17, 2026
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By Sonja Mitchell March 16, 2026
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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.
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.
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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.
By Eleanor Lewis March 13, 2026
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