GCSE Results Day 2025 - We Hear From Some of our Pupils Who Received Their Results Today...

August 21, 2025

It was a real pleasure to welcome back our 2025 GCSE pupils today as they collected their results. The atmosphere was full of excitement, with many smiling faces as pupils celebrated their hard-earned successes. We are enormously proud of such a strong performance from this year’s cohort, including:

29% of our pupils achieved a grade 9
Over half our pupils (54%) achieved grades 9-8
74% of our pupils achieved grades 9-7

There were also some outstanding individual performances, including 10 candidates with 10 x grade 9 or better and 35 candidates with at least 9 x grades 8 or 9.

We caught up with some of the pupils to learn more about their personal successes and hear about what lies ahead for them.

Studying STEM

As always, the STEM subjects are high on the list for many pupils going on to Sixth Form, with so many different and exciting ideas of what that might take them.

Name

Zara Morgan

What were your results?

10 x 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 don’t know where I want to go but I would love to study medicine.

What is the dream job?

Something in pathology and / or neurology.

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

More freedom for studies and also tackling more challenging subject choices.

What are your co-curricular activities?

Rowing and I am a member of the British Sign Language Club. I am really looking forward to joining the Charities Committee in Sixth Form.

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

We get a lot of freedom to study but also lots of support when needed.

Name

James Howard

What were your results?

9 x grade 9s and 2 x grade 8s

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?

Engineering. If I stay in the UK I would love to go to Imperial College or Oxbridge. But my dream is to go to the States and study at Dartmouth.

What is the dream job?

Aeronautical Engineering; working at NASA or the European Space Agency. Or something nautical – I feel like there has already been a great deal of space exploration whereas the ocean is untamed.

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

Freedom!

What are your co-curricular activities?

Rowing – which takes up most of my spare time! I was fortunate to row in the First 8 this year, which meant I go to row with my brother; it was very special rowing at Henley with him.

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

Rowing and the people around rowing!

Name

Kirti Suhas

What were your results?

10 x grade 9s! I am really pleased as some of them I was hoping for 9s but some were a surprise - especially German!

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?

Maybe Engineering or Finance – definitely something involving maths.

What is the dream job?

I am really not sure! I think I need to figure out what to do at university and take it from there.

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

Having frees … although I am not sure how many I will get with my A Level choices! I am really excited to do a lot of what I love although it will be weird doing so few subjects as I will miss the other subjects I have studied for GCSE.

What are your co-curricular activities?

I play the piano and I am in the school choir. I’ve done Silver DofE and hope to go on to do Gold.

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

The environment and the teachers, who are so encouraging.

Name

Kort Tsui

What were your results?

11 x grade 9s and 1 x grade 8.

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?

Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science.

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

Engineering at Imperial or Oxbridge.

What is the dream job?

I would like to be an Aeronautical Design Engineer.

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

I am starting a new challenge to learn the organ which I am looking forward to, as well as meeting more friends.

What are your co-curricular activities?

I am an active member of Chess Club and Maths Club.

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

Definitely the beautiful Cathedral and assembly.

Name

Maya Riches

What were your results?

11 x grade 9 and 1 x grade 8

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?

Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics

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

I would love to go to Cambridge to study Natural Sciences.

What is the dream job?

Genetic Engineer.

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

I can’t wait to focus on the subjects I really enjoy.

What are your co-curricular activities?

In school I am a member of the Chapel Choir and outside school I love Tai Kwando.

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

I like the focused teaching and the fact you get individual help when you need it.

Name

Theo Hunter

What were your results?

9 x grade 9s and 2 x grade 8s

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?

Maths, Economics, Physics and Computer Science

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

Probably something to do with Economics or Maths. If I decide to do Economics I would probably aim for LSE and if I choose Maths I would like to go to Cambridge.

What is the dream job?

Maybe something to do with finance.

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

A lot more freedom which allows you to plan your time.

What are your co-curricular activities?

Playing the piano and also sport, especially rugby and hockey.

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

A lot! I really like being a part of the community and there; s always something to do and people to talk to.

Dancing With Delight

This year’s cohort has had a particularly strong contingent of passionate dancers.

Name

Aggie Johnson

What were your results?
2 x grade 9s, 4 x grade 8s, 3 x grade 7s and 1 x grade 6

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?

Psychology, Business, Art History and Photography

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would love to go on to higher level to study Dance

What is the dream job?
Dancer!

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I can’t wait to study new subjects which I’ve not had the opportunity to learn before now.

What are your co-curricular activities?
Dance and more dance!

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

The really welcoming community.

Name

Benji Stevenson

What were your results?
Mostly grades 7s, 8s and 9s

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Physics, 3D and possibly one more but I am not sure which yet!

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would love to study dance if I can but I am doing academic A Levels as well to keep my options open.

What is the dream job?
I would love to be a dancer or work in the theatre in some capacity – perhaps set design.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I am very lucky as I have already confirmed that I will be starting a Cheer Squad for my Independent Project.

What are your co-curricular activities?
Mainly dance, singing and performing. I have a role in the Senior School Musical again and I am also looking forward to joining the Charities Committee.

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

The beautiful site – it’s so lovely walking through the Close to lessons. Plus the amazing opportunities such as dance and performing.

Name

Luke Watts

What were your results?
Mostly grades 6s, 7s and 8s.

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
I am doing an Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre at East Theatre Arts College.

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I am hoping to go to a vocational school to get a degree in Musical Theatre.

What is the dream job?
The West End! I would love to do dance tours. That said, I am not limited to musical theatre – I just love everything to do with performing.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Spending even more of my time dancing.

What are your co-curricular activities?
Dance!!!

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

The teaching is brilliant.

Name

Hannah Crawfurd

What were your results?
8 x grade 9’s, 1 x grade 8 and 2 x grade 7s.

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
English Literature, History and Latin.

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

I would like to study English or Journalism but I don’t know where yet.

What is the dream job?
Sports journalism. I was so excited this summer that I got to go to one of the Euros games!

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Being able to focus on the subjects I really enjoy.

What are your co-curricular activities?
In Fifth Form I did a lot of dance but I am excited to broaden my horizons going into Sixth Form.

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

The community – it is such a group of wonderful people you get to spend your time with. I am really lucky.

A Mixed Bag!

For many pupils, choose subjects in just one field is not on the cards, so they look forward to blending disciplines such as STEM, Creatives and Humanities at A Level.

Name

Alice Allen

What were your results?
10 x grade 9’s

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

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would definitely like to go to University – perhaps to study PPE or Economics. I have no idea where though!

What is the dream job?
I am not sure yet. My plan is to see which A Levels I enjoy and take it from there.

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

What are your co-curricular activities?
I enjoyed doing silver DofE and I would like to do Gold in Sixth Form. I am also really looking forwards to Model United Nations and Community Service.

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

My friends.

Name

Maleeya Watts

What were your results?
2 x grade 9s, 3 x grade 8s, 2 x grade 7s and 2 x grade 6s.

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

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
Yes but I have no idea what or where at this stage!

What is the dream job?
I would love to do something along the lines of Music Education.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Perusing the subjects I enjoy.

What are your co-curricular activities?
I have done a lot of music and sports, plus I love writing.

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

Any time anyone has a passion the school works so hard to provide a space for them to be able develop that passion. It’s amazing.

Name

Zara Mace

What were your results?
1 x grade 9, 5 x grade 8s and 4 x grade 7s

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
I am definitely doing Art, Psychology and Philosophy. I might also do Maths or Spanish as a fourth but I wanted to see what grades I got today before deciding.

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
Possibly Psychology at university, but I am also not sure if I want to go into dance or keep it as more of a hobby.

What is the dream job?
Psychologist. I would like to be a counsellor with a doctorate

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Studying things I’ve not done before and having more time to do art; it will be particularly nice to be able to spend time in Carter during my frees. Plus more dance of course!

What are your co-curricular activities?
Dance!

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

I love this school – it’s a great community. It says so much that so many of the teachers are here today to support us.

Name

Mary Lefkaditis

What were your results?
I am really pleased with my results!

What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Business and 2D Design.

Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would love to do something with Business and hopefully go on into a career that involves that and fashion.

What is the dream job?
Something in fashion.

What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Meeting new people and making new friends. Plus studying things I love and giving that my all.

What are your co-curricular activities?
I’ve been very focused on my studies and I now have a job outside school so I’ve been super busy!

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

All of my friends. I also think the teachers put their all into giving us the best education possible; they want to see us do well and the extra efforts put in for us are really special.

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By Eleanor Lewis • June 8, 2026

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By Eleanor Lewis • June 10, 2026

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By Eleanor Lewis • June 8, 2026

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Notes from the Undergrowth – An Astonishingly Beautiful Piano Recital at Norwich School

By Eleanor Lewis • June 5, 2026

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Gold DofE Celebrations at Buckingham Palace

By Eleanor Lewis • June 2, 2026

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After School Magic: an Adventure up the Faraway Tree

By Eleanor Lewis • June 1, 2026

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National Year of Reading - May

By Eleanor Lewis • May 29, 2026

2026 is National Year of Reading and we are going all in here at Norwich School! We know reading expands worlds, sharpens minds, and fuels creativity, so let's get inspired! Every month we are focusing on a different genre and hearing from a member of staff about what they like to read, why, when and where! May is Sci-Fi month and we’ve turned to Joel Newman, who’s a big Sci-Fi fan. Let's find out more about why Mr Newman loves the fantasy genre... Tell us a little bit about the genre; what common themes or elements do you particularly enjoy? I love Sci-Fi stories with a focus on worldbuilding and setting – science fiction allows authors to be so creative with things we often take for granted in real life. If a story features aliens or space, I will always judge it based on how interesting or complex the author makes things like the alien’s language and biology – the weirder the better – or how beautiful a picture of space they can paint with just words. What was the book that introduced you to Sci-Fi? Was there a particular book or author that made you fall in love with this genre? I love The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy series by Douglas Adams, it has the perfect blend of absurd funny moments and interesting concepts that really fed my imagination as a child. Some of my absolute favourites are Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary and The Martian: Weir’s enthusiasm for physics and real-life science makes his fiction very immersive. Has your taste in this genre changed over time? My taste in Sci-Fi has changed as I’ve studied science more and more – I won’t settle for a poorly explained spaceship anymore – but I still love the same weirdness that first made the genre so appealing to me. Would you recommend this genre to someone who doesn’t usually read it? Why? Absolutely. Reading Sci-Fi makes you more curious about the world around you, and curious is one of the best things to be. If you’ve never read sci-fi but you like reading, I think it’s the perfect genre to get those creative juices flowing because it gives the idea that anything is possible! What do you enjoy most about reading, whether Sci-Fi or anything else? Reading is the best way to relax. If there’s ever anything worrying me or stressing me out, getting lost in a book for half an hour is always enough to put me in the right headspace to take on the day. When and where is your favourite time and place to read?/ Do you have a favourite reading spot or routine for diving into books? I like to read in bed: it’s warm, comfortable, and no one’s going to interrupt me. I can’t think of a more perfect time to read than before you sleep. Click here for the monthly Reading List!

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Athletics Report from the First Half of Trinity 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • May 22, 2026

The first half of Trinity Term has been a very successful one for Norwich School athletics. The introduction of athletics into the PE programme means every L4 and U4 pupil has had the chance to try and practise all athletics disciplines in preparation for Sports Day. This has encouraged many pupils, who would not normally have tried all the events, to have a go at something new and, in many cases, discover something they have really enjoyed. This has also led to over 30 pupils across all year groups attending at least two athletics lunchtime clubs each week, which has been superb to see. The increased participation has translated into some very impressive performances in our first few county fixtures. First up was the county round of the ESAA Track and Field Cup, in which Norfolk and Cambridgeshire compete together to form a highly competitive fixture, producing some excellent performances across the board. In the junior boys’ category, Caleb R and Freddie P impressed with their discus skills - both discovered through the PE programme - winning both the A and B strings. The strength in our throws continued, with Tristan K winning the shot put A string by over a metre and Tom M taking third in the B string. Ruan E won the A string javelin with a huge throw of over 29 metres, more than eight metres ahead of the athlete in second place. Ben G made his debut in the event and finished an impressive second in the B string. The junior boys also held their own on the track, with Sam T taking victory in the 800m and claiming second place in the 300m. The junior girls also performed well, with Rosie B taking the win in the javelin. Rosie also enjoyed success on the track, taking silver in her debut B string hurdles race, while Ophee M stormed to victory in the A string race. Track success continued with Emi M leading from the front to win a very impressive 1500m race, achieving an eight-second personal best in the process. The inter boys’ team faced incredibly tough competition. Performances of the day came from Isaac M in the 100m, Zain F in the 300m, and Noah B in the 800m, who smashed his personal best by over four seconds. The boys rounded off a solid day with a strong second-place finish in the relay. The inter girls’ team also fought hard, with Thea L taking victory in the B string shot put and Sophie E impressing with a huge 7.52m throw in the A string. Once again, the throws proved successful, with Jennifer M winning the A string javelin by over seven metres and Sophie R comfortably winning the B string discus. Jennifer also stormed to victory on the track, winning the sprint hurdles in style. The track success continued with Ruby I and Nona G both finishing in the top three in the 1500m and 800m respectively. Not to be outdone by the boys, the girls also finished the day with a second-place finish in the relay. The junior boys and inter girls teams now progress to the regional finals in Chelmsford on 12th June. Our other major fixture this half term has been the annual City Schools competition. Plagued by a hailstorm in the middle of the day and on-and-off rain throughout, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the 76-strong Norwich School athletics team. An event dominated by Notre Dame for many years, the athletes had been training incredibly hard with a very specific goal in mind - and they did not disappoint. In all eight categories, Norwich School teams finished in the top three amongst strong competition from seven other city schools. Strong performances from our Year 7 boys included Ben G and Oscar A in the shot put, Josh B and Beetle D in the 800m, Josh in the long jump, and Ben in the 100m. The B team relay completed a successful day by taking victory. The boys finished 2nd overall by just a few points. The girls followed suit with strong wins for Poppy S in the B string 100m and Ellie W in the 200m. Ellie P and Freya G both secured excellent second places in the long jump and shot put respectively. The girls were rewarded with a 3rd place finish overall. The Year 8 boys were a force to be reckoned with, producing outstanding performances throughout the day. Tristan K took victories in both the shot put and the A string 100m, while Sam T won both the 800m - in a phenomenal time of 2:16 - and the 300m. Tom M won the B string shot put, while Albie C and Seb C took second places in the 800m and B string 200m races respectively. The boys finished 2nd overall. The Year 8 girls showcased the superb benefits of their training. Ophee and Bea took victories in the A and B string long jump competitions, with both girls also securing second-place finishes in the 100m and 200m races. Annie W, on her debut, stormed to victory in the 300m. Emi M also demonstrated her versatility with a second-place finish in the 800m before taking victory in the B string shot put. The girls also finished 2nd overall. The year 9 girls are a strong group but were hit with injuries, this did not impact their excellent attitude and determination. Thea L took victories in both the long jump and shot put, with Erica F taking the shot b string win followed by a 1 st place finish in the discus. Sophie R also took a win in the discus a string. Xenia completed a very successful day on the field by winning the A string javelin. The girls were rewarded with a 3 rd place finish overall. The Year 9 boys have worked incredibly hard over the past three years and were more determined than ever to secure overall victory this year after a close second-place finish last season. The boys started the day exactly as they meant to continue, with Archie W and Oscar W taking first place in both triple jump competitions. Ruan E, competing up an age group, produced an unbelievable throw in the javelin to win the A string, followed closely by Arthur L, who also led the field in the B string. Aurelius H took second place in the long jump, while Arthur demonstrated his all-round talent by winning the B string competition. Rory N attracted a crowd with his impressive high jumping and took victory with a huge 1.55m jump. Rory also claimed second place in the 200m. Bayden C did not disappoint and secured a fantastic victory of his own. The boys achieved overall victory for the first time in 10 years. The Year 10 boys followed closely with a fantastic double on the track from Zain F in the 400m and 800m. Tom B also took first place in the B string 800m, while Seb M won the 200m. In the field events, the boys dominated: Ben L won the shot put, Isaac M won the triple jump, and Harry C and Marlowe F took victories in both the A and B string high jump competitions. The day finished with second place in the relay, securing overall victory - again, the first for a very long time. The Year 10 girls chased victory all the way to the end. Unfortunately struck with a couple of illnesses on the day, the girls rallied superbly and produced exceptional results to finish in the silver medal position. Jennifer M took a double victory in the long jump and javelin, while Tilly G secured double second places in the 100m and long jump. Tilda R jumped herself into second place in the B string high jump - a particularly impressive achievement given she only started the event three weeks ago. The girls also came home second in the relay, placing 3rd overall to cement a truly memorable day of athletics. Next term, we look forward to the East Prep Schools Championships for U3, L4 and U4, as well as the junior boys and inter girls competing in the regional round of the cup. We also have a friendly fixture against St Felix, along with the much-anticipated Sports Day in the final week of term.