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. 

British Orienteering Junior Regional Championships

By Eleanor Lewis • October 23, 2026
Oscar PW, and Marcus R, competed as part of the East Anglia team at the British Orienteering Junior East Anglia came 7th overall, a fantastic achievement! Here is what Oscar and Marcus said about the event; "This was my first time competing for East Anglia, and I was running up an age category against runners two years older than me. I found the location for the first day quite challenging as there was very little to navigate by in places, which threw me off on some of the controls. I placed in the upper middle of the pack, which was a good result, although I felt I could have done better on another day. The venue for the relays on the second day felt easier to me, and I found the course less challenging. The runner before me in my team had put us in about 18th place, and I think I made a small improvement, taking us to 17th, and our final runner took us to 16th. Across the whole event, EAJS came 7th out of all the teams there, which was a great result considering we were one of the teams with the fewest runners." - Oscar "On the whole it was a very successful weekend for myself and east Anglia. with my individual performance I broke expectations as I was running up an age class, managing to earn an impressive 12th place. As east Anglia were the hosts, we had a good number of runners and a large number of relay teams. I ran the first leg for my team finishing 3 minutes behind the leader meaning we were right at the front of the race after my leg. Overall east Anglia once again performed better than predicted finishing 7th as a team, a very impressive weekend." - Marcus

Unspoken — New Works by Sophie Eade and Marion Stuart at The Crypt Gallery

By Eleanor Lewis • October 23, 2026
The Crypt Gallery, Norwich, presents Unspoken , a joint exhibition by artists Sophie Eade and Marion Stuart , bringing together new paintings and ceramics shaped by their shared interest in text, transcription, and the quiet charge of language. Working from a thematic starting point of writing , both artists explore how words shift when they move across materials — from page to clay, from conversation to surface, from the spoken to the withheld. Their works carry fragments of text that are often difficult to read, partially obscured or embedded within layers of slip, glaze, paint, and mark‑making. Meaning sits in plain sight, but not always immediately accessible. The viewer is invited to look closely, to navigate the tension between what is said and what is left unsaid. The ceramics in Unspoken hold words pressed, carved, or transcribed into stoneware and wild clays. Some phrases emerge clearly; others dissolve into surface. The paintings echo this approach, using text, gesture, repetition, and erasure to test how language behaves with canvas and colour. Together, the works form a conversation about communication — its failures, its hesitations, and its quiet insistence. Eade and Stuart both work at StudioDo a ceramics space in Norwich , where their studio practice is shaped by discussion, shared problem‑solving, and a mutual interest in how materials carry thought. This exhibition reflects that ongoing dialogue: two distinct practices meeting at the point where text becomes form. Unspoken invites audiences to consider how language is held, altered, and sometimes lost — and how meaning can remain even when words slip out of reach. Exhibition Dates: 24 November - 29 November, 10:00 - 17:00 Private View: 27 November, 17:30 - 20:00

Professor Chris Joby (79 - 85) launches new book at Norwich School

By Sonja Mitchell • October 19, 2026
Entitled 'Multilingualism and the Early Modern City: Language and Society in Norwich (1500-1750)', it is a fascinating read.

U4/L5 Enjoy an Academic Scholars’ Residential Trip to London

By Eleanor Lewis • October 17, 2026
We enjoyed another successful residential trip to London with 27 U4/L5 Academic Scholars. The aims of our trip were: To enjoy each other’s company outside of school. To learn more about our capital city- key sites of societal, historical and cultural significance and important works of art. To create links between curricular areas of interest and personal interest and develop new areas of interest. To spend time discussing what we encounter. To use this trip as an opportunity to gather information and exchange thoughts in preparation for sharing project work. Our programme was full and suitably varied with an eclectic mix of visits which included the Bank of England Museum, Dr Johnson’s House, Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice, Tate Modern and the Foundling Museum. We also spent time completing a treasure hunt in teams around Bloomsbury which enabled us to discover all sorts of hidden gems away from the hubbub of central London. This programme allowed us to consider London from a broad variety of angles- historical, linguistic and societal as well as exploring local policing, the changing role of women and the phenomenal, yet challenging, world of contemporary art. It certainly gave us lots of talk about and reflect on. Project Work this year centres around linking all of the places we visited, whether thematically, through curriculum links or even chronologically. We are really looking forward to seeing what pupils come up with and enjoyed spending time with such an interested group of young people.

Music That Brings Us Together: Max Performs at Abbeyfield House

By Eleanor Lewis • October 16, 2026
Bringing musical joy to others, Lower School Captain Max W treated the residents of Abbeyfield House to a special impromptu musical performance. Max, a chorister at Norwich Cathedral, delighted his intimate audience with a beautiful performance of Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in G Major on the Cello, followed by a heartfelt vocal rendition of John Rutter’s All Things Bright and Beautiful. His music captivated the residents, who thoroughly enjoyed this special opportunity to experience live music up close. Following his performance, Max spent time chatting with residents, sharing his ambitions for the future and enjoying their company. It was a lovely reminder of the power of music to bring people together, brighten someone’s day and create meaningful connections across generations. Well done, Max! We are incredibly proud of the way you are using your musical talents to bring happiness and joy to others.

Join the Many More Voices Community Choir and Celebrate Christmas in Song

By Eleanor Lewis • October 16, 2026
If you love singing and are free on Monday evenings during term time, the Many More Voices choir would love to hear from you. No auditions – no experience or music-reading skills necessary. Join our choir and celebrate Christmas in song Our inclusive and welcoming community choir has strong links with Norwich School – many members have children who are current or former pupils – and we share a simple love of melody, friendship and fun. This term we’re focusing on Christmas, featuring a syncopated mashup of the traditional favourites O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Carol of the Bells, as well as the lilting A Cradle in Bethlehem and a plethora of seasonal singalongs which we’ll enjoy with residents of the Great Hospital on 13 December. From pop to folk and more Under the supportive guidance of conductor and pianist Diana Cripps, from September to July we rehearse and perform a varied repertoire spanning gospel, traditional songs, pop and folk. Everything is taught by ear, although sheet music is available for reference. And don’t let nerves put you off – the more we sing, the more confident we become. Experience the benefits of singing The positive benefits of joining a choir are well documented, from an endorphin rush to a sense of community and achievement. Whatever the day brings we always feel better at the end of a rehearsal or concert. Singing makes us happy, and singing with a lovely bunch of people makes us even happier. We rehearse on Monday evenings in the Norwich School music room or chapel from 18:30 - 20:00. You can check out our website for more information.

Rugby Round Up at the Start of Michaelmas 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • October 16, 2026
Senior Rugby The Senior Rugby programme got the term off to a strong start with an intensive pre-season, including a three-day training camp at Oakham School and a specialist coaching session with guest coach Harry Simmons, Head Coach of Leicester Tigers U18s, ahead of the annual Norwich School U18 Pre-Season Festival. The festival provided a valuable challenge for the U18 squad, who produced two closely contested performances against St Joseph’s College, Ipswich and Bedford School before finishing with an impressive victory against Duke of York’s Royal Military School. The term began with a pre-season fixture against The Leys School at Shelford Rugby Club, with both U18 and U16 matches taking place. The U18s secured a 38–24 victory, while the U16s narrowly lost 19–15. The first official block fixture saw Norwich take on Framlingham College, with both the 1st XV and 2nd XV recording convincing victories. The 1st XV won 36–10, with Sam Parretti delivering a standout performance. A particular highlight was Ned Francis finishing brilliantly in the corner after a dominant scrum and excellent handling through the backline created the space for him to score. The subsequent fixtures against St Joseph’s College, Ipswich, The Campion School, Essex, in the National Cup Round 1, and Felsted School proved challenging for the 1st XV. However, the team responded positively with a hard-fought 24–15 victory against Wymondham College. Lucas Ashton made a significant impact from the bench, bringing strong carries and defensive intensity. The 2nd XV also enjoyed an excellent afternoon against Wymondham College, securing a convincing 41–10 win, with George Davidson producing an industrious performance throughout. Inters Rugby The U15s began the term with a draw against Framlingham College before facing challenging fixtures against St Joseph’s College, Ipswich and Felsted School. They responded impressively in the National Vase Round 1, recording a dominant 45–5 victory over Wymondham College. Tom McCall, playing up from the U14s, was named Man of the Match following an outstanding performance. The U14s have made an excellent start to the term, securing three victories against Framlingham College, St Joseph’s College, Ipswich and Felsted School. The standout result came against Felsted, with Norwich recording a convincing 41–7 win. Sam Trickey and Tristan Knight shared Man of the Match honours, with Tristan scoring an impressive four tries. The U14s now look forward to the Bedford School Rugby Festival on 17 October, where they will test themselves against some of the strongest school rugby programmes across East Anglia and Southern England. Juniors Rugby The U13s opened the term with a challenging fixture against Gresham’s School before responding with an excellent 30–20 victory over St Joseph’s College. Tom McCardle and Teddy Pinder were among the standout performers. The squad then competed in a triangular fixture against Finborough School and Woodbridge School, securing a win against Woodbridge but narrowly missing out against Finborough. The U13s will now host the Norwich School U13 Mini Rugby Festival on Wednesday 14 October, welcoming Beeston Hall, Wymondham College, Town Close and Langley School for an exciting afternoon of rugby. The U12A squad also made a fantastic start to the term, opening with a convincing 45–5 victory against Gresham’s School. They followed this up with two further wins against Finborough School and Woodbridge School in a triangular fixture. Arthur Blyth and Jesse Morrell were among those producing particularly strong performances. The U12B squad have also enjoyed a successful start, winning both of their touch rugby fixtures against Gresham’s School and Finborough School.  Overall, it has been an encouraging first half of term across all age groups, with strong performances, valuable learning experiences and plenty of positive signs for the weeks ahead. We look forward to building on this progress after half-term.

Hockey Highlights at the Start of Michaelmas 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • October 16, 2026
It has been an exciting and action-packed start to the Michaelmas Term for Girls’ Hockey at Norwich School. With a packed fixture programme, cup competitions and plenty of opportunities for development, the girls have embraced the first half of term with enthusiasm, determination and a fantastic attitude. From impressive victories to hard-fought contests against strong opposition, there has been much to celebrate across all age groups. Senior Hockey The 1XI have made a strong start to the season, delivering some impressive performances against quality opposition. A convincing 6–1 victory over UEA provided an excellent opening, followed by a commanding 5–1 win against Kimbolton in the first round of the Trophy Cup. The squad carried this momentum into Round 2, producing an outstanding team performance to defeat Wymondham College 11–0. The result reflected the girls' attacking quality, cohesion and growing confidence, with some excellent passages of hockey throughout. A challenging encounter against a talented Ipswich U18 side also proved a valuable experience, testing the squad's resilience and providing important opportunities for tactical development. The girls responded with determination and a strong work ethic, taking plenty of positives from the fixture. With a third-round Trophy Cup clash against The Perse approaching, the 1st XI will be eager to maintain their momentum and continue their cup campaign. The 2XI have been equally impressive, reaching the half-term break with an unbeaten record. A thrilling 3–2 victory over Ipswich was a particular highlight, with the girls demonstrating composure and determination in a closely contested, end-to-end encounter. Further convincing victories over Culford (4–1) and Felsted (6–0) have underlined the squad's excellent start to the season. The 3XI have also enjoyed success, securing a well-deserved victory over Culford. It was another encouraging performance, reflecting the squad's hard work and continued development throughout the opening weeks of the season. Across all three senior teams, it has been particularly encouraging to see the girls developing their tactical understanding, confidence and teamwork, while consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to representing the school. Inters Hockey Our U14 and U15 squads have enjoyed a busy and competitive first half of term, producing some excellent results while continuing to develop their skills and understanding of the game. The U15As opened their campaign with an impressive 3–0 victory over Langley, while the U15Bs delivered a superb 7–0 win against the same opposition. The teams have also been involved in some closely fought encounters, including a 2–2 draw for the U15As against Culford and a 2–2 draw for the U15Bs against Wymondham College. Both the U14As and U15As secured victories against Ipswich, further demonstrating the progress being made across the age groups. More recently, the U15 squads hosted Culford and Felsted in a triangular fixture afternoon, enjoying a particularly successful outing with victories in both matches. A standout result came from the U15Bs, who secured an excellent 3–0 win over Culford, highlighting their growing confidence and ability to perform as a team. Meanwhile, the U14 squads travelled to Felsted for their triangular fixtures, with both teams recording a draw and a narrow defeat. Despite the closely contested results, the afternoon provided valuable match experience, with the girls showing resilience, determination and an increasingly strong understanding of their roles on the pitch. It has been especially rewarding to see the U14s adapting to the demands of 11-a-side hockey, developing their positional awareness, decision-making and confidence with each fixture. The progress across both age groups has been encouraging, and there is plenty to build upon as the season continues. Junior Hockey Our Junior squads have made an enthusiastic start to the season, with a strong emphasis on developing fundamental skills, building confidence and gaining valuable competitive experience. The U12As have enjoyed some excellent results, recording victories over Gresham's and Wymondham College, while the U13As have also impressed with wins against Wymondham College and Witham Hall. These performances reflect the girls' growing confidence and their ability to transfer the skills developed in training into competitive situations. A recent block of fixtures against Woodbridge, hosted at Harleston, provided another excellent afternoon of hockey. With plenty of closely contested, end-to-end matches, the girls were challenged to make quick decisions, work together effectively and apply the principles covered in training, particularly their PCA work. At Junior level, our priority remains creating a positive and enjoyable environment in which every player feels confident to develop, challenge themselves and embrace new opportunities. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm and energy the girls bring to both training and matches, alongside the progress they are making individually and collectively. Hockey outside of School Alongside our extensive school hockey programme, it has been fantastic to see a number of girls continuing to pursue their hockey ambitions beyond school. We are fortunate to have players involved in county and East Talent Academy pathways, as well as those competing at National League level for their respective clubs. These opportunities are a reflection of the girls' dedication, commitment and passion for the sport. We are proud to support players at every stage of their hockey journey, from those discovering the game for the first time to those aspiring to compete at the highest levels. Our aim remains to provide an inclusive, ambitious and enjoyable hockey environment in which every pupil has the opportunity to develop, succeed and foster a lifelong love of the game. Looking ahead to next half term With another busy half term ahead, there is plenty to look forward to across the Girls’ Hockey programme. The 1st XI will be hoping to extend their Trophy Cup run with their upcoming third-round fixture against The Perse, while our Junior, Intermediate and Senior squads have an exciting programme of fixtures ahead. The second half of term will see competitive fixture blocks against Norwich High School, Framlingham College, The Perse, Kimbolton and Haileybury School, providing further opportunities for the girls to challenge themselves, gain valuable match experience and continue their development against a variety of opposition. Reflecting on the first half of term, what has stood out most is the enthusiasm, commitment and team spirit demonstrated by the girls throughout the programme. Whether celebrating a convincing victory, competing in a tightly contested fixture or learning from a challenging match, the girls have approached each opportunity with a positive attitude and a willingness to improve. A huge congratulations to everyone involved for their efforts and achievements so far. Thank you also to our dedicated coaching staff, parents and supporters, whose continued encouragement and commitment play such an important role in the success of the programme.

Football Focus at the Start of Michaelmas 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • October 16, 2026
The Football 1st XI has taken another significant rebuild this year; the newly assembled team have at times played some excellent football against challenging opposition and demonstrated that we can easily compete with the teams in our region. When we remain disciplined and true to our principles we can create enough goal scoring moments to win matches and when compact and connected in defence we are tough to get through. Four wins in our first six matches with defeats only coming against a strong ON u20 side and Langley Football Academy. We also have our ISFA Boodles Cup second round tie against previous winners of the competition, Forest School, to come.  The 2nd XI have enjoyed the opportunity to develop their skills further with four fixtures accompanying their training sessions. A difficult fixture card to compete in so far but a particular highlight was securing a 10-2 victory against Greshams.

Business Breakfasts Open Doors for Pupils Interested in the Energy Sector

By Eleanor Lewis • October 15, 2026
We were excited to welcome Kevin Keable, Chair of the East of England Energy Group, to school to deliver a Business Breakfast to pupils interested in the national and local energy sector. Kevin's long career has taken him around the world, and his knowledge and experience of the skillsets and professions required within this massive sector was hugely interesting.  Our pupils were able to ask their questions, ranging from how a lawyer could work in that energy sector, to what engineering specialisms are in demand, to how AI is shaping the roles. Kevin's enthusiasm for working within the industry was palpable and pupils were glad to make this connection and seek advice.
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