Boys Hockey


At Norwich School, we are proud to offer a comprehensive hockey programme for boys that caters for pupils from the age of 8 through to the end of Sixth Form. The school offers a dedicated all-weather, floodlit astro hockey pitch, as well as a multi-surface training astro. In addition, we have an extensive sports hall for indoor hockey and 2 performance gymnasiums for training. We also have routine access to the dedicated hockey astro facilities at the award winning UEA Sportspark. Our programme is designed to develop skills, foster teamwork, and ignite a passion for the sport, ensuring that every boy has the opportunity to excel on the field. From the early stages, our pupils are introduced to the fundamentals of hockey, with a strong focus on technical skills, game understanding, and physical fitness. 


The 2024/25 season was an outstanding year for boys hockey at Norwich School, marked by high-quality performances, significant competitive progress, and continued player development across all age groups.


Our 1st XI recorded impressive victories against Oakham School, Denstone College and Ipswich School, as well as a hard-fought 1–1 draw away at Repton in the Tier 1 competition. In the Independent Schools Hockey Cup, the team produced an excellent run of three consecutive wins, bowing out only in the quarter-finals after a narrow loss to St George’s on penalty strokes. A highlight of the programme was the 1st XI’s participation in the prestigious England Hockey Tier 1 National Championships, where they delivered one of the strongest seasons in recent years. The team reached the national quarter-finals, ultimately falling to eventual champions Whitgift.


Beyond school fixtures, our pupils continue to contribute positively to the wider hockey community. Boys represented a number of leading local clubs, including Harleston Magpies, Norwich City, Norwich Dragons, Dereham, as well as the Culford Talent Academy. We are also proud that many of our pupils are actively involved in the England Hockey Talent Academy Pathway, demonstrating the strength and depth of hockey at Norwich School.


The season reflects not only the players’ skill and determination, but also the ongoing commitment of our coaching staff and the supportive culture that surrounds school sport. We look forward to building on this success in 2025/26.



Girls Hockey


Hockey at Norwich School is underpinned by exceptional facilities, including a dedicated all-weather, floodlit astro pitch and a versatile multi-surface training pitch. Our extensive indoor sports hall supports a strong indoor hockey programme, complemented by two performance gymnasiums that further enhance athletic development. We also benefit from routine access to the award-winning hockey facilities at the UEA Sportspark. Our Head of Girls’ Hockey brings outstanding expertise to the programme as a current Norwich City 1st Team player, a Norfolk Hockey Lead Coach, Lead Coach for the 101 Foundation Academy, and an additional coach with the 101 Hockey Performance Academy. 


Norwich School pupils continue to excel at performance level. Several girls have been selected for County squads, and many have progressed to the East of England Hockey Talent Academy. 


Girls’ Hockey enjoys a full and competitive fixture list against both local and national schools, including Woodbridge School, Culford School, Framlingham College, Wymondham College, Norwich High School for Girls, The Perse School, Royal Hospital School, Gresham’s School, Brentwood School, Felsted School, Stowe School, Langley School and Wisbech Grammar School. Fixtures also extend to strong local club sides such as UEA 1XI, Norwich City 1XI and Dragons 1XI. 


Beyond competitive fixtures, pupils benefit from a wide range of co-curricular opportunities. Recent experiences include travelling to the Olympic Hockey Centre at Lee Valley to watch the FIH Pro League. Previous tours have included a pre-season trip to Haileybury School (2024) and a 2023 tour to the Netherlands. A further tour to Holland is planned for 2025/26, offering pupils the chance to watch matches at the Hockey World Cup in a national stadium. 


The 2024/25 season has been exceptionally successful, with more than 200 fixtures played across all age groups. Our hockey programme continues to demonstrate remarkable depth and breadth, providing opportunities for every level of player to develop and thrive. Beyond school hockey, many of our athletes also compete for leading regional clubs, including Harleston Magpies, Norwich City Hockey Club, Norwich Dragons Hockey Club, Dereham Hockey Club and Ipswich Hockey Club, further strengthening the calibre of our programme. 


Sports News

Rowing Report for Trinity 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • July 9, 2026
The Summer Term has been one of the most successful in recent years for Norwich School Boat Club, with pupils competing with distinction at regional, national and international-level events while achieving several historic milestones for the club. The term began with Bedford Regatta, where 55 rowers raced in 17 crews across 14 events. For many of our J14 athletes, this was their first experience of side-by-side regatta racing, and they embraced the challenge superbly. Five crews reached the semi-finals and four progressed to finals, with the Senior Boys’ 1st Quad winning the Open Quad event. The Senior Girls’ 1st Coxed Four, the J14 Girls’ Quad and the Senior Boys’ 2nd crew also produced outstanding performances, while our coxes demonstrated excellent skill navigating Bedford’s demanding course. At the National Schools’ Regatta on the 2012 Olympic course at Dorney Lake, Norwich School enjoyed some of its strongest performances to date. The J14 Girls’ Octo finished 11th overall, while several J14 Boys Octo were 13th and the J15 boys and girls Coxed Fours were 15th and 13threpectively. The Senior Boys’ 2nd Quad finished an impressive 8th nationally, and both the Senior Boys’ 1st Quad and Senior Girls’ 1st Coxed Four reached Championship A Finals, each finishing 8th in the country—the highest Championship placing ever achieved by these crews. Success continued at Star Regatta, where 18 crews reached nine finals and secured four victories. Highlights included wins for the J14 Girls’ Double, the Senior Boys’ 1st Quad, the Senior Boys’ Double and the J17 Double, alongside several closely contested finals demonstrating the strength and depth of the squad. The Senior Girls made club history at Henley Women’s Regatta by becoming the first Norwich School sweep crew ever to qualify for the event. After an impressive victory in their opening race, they pushed the eventual National Schools’ champions, Wallingford Rowing Club, all the way in a thrilling quarter-final. At Peterborough Junior Regatta, our younger athletes also impressed, with Edward H and Tilek MQ winning silver in the J14 Double. Another landmark achievement came at Henley Royal Regatta, where the Senior Boys’ 1st Quad became the first Norwich School quad to compete at this prestigious event. Drawn against Canadian champions Ridley College, they produced one of the closest races of the regatta, losing by just one foot after an outstanding performance that earned widespread praise. Finally, congratulations go to Ellie T, James H and Nicholas C for their outstanding progress through the GB Under-19 trial process. Ellie, the first Norwich School girl to progress through the trials process, has the Race-offs on Wednesday, while James and Nicholas advanced to Final Crew Formation following exceptional performances throughout the season. These achievements reflect the commitment, resilience and teamwork shown by every member of the Boat Club. The progress made this year provides an excellent foundation for the future, and everyone involved should be immensely proud of a truly memorable season.

An Exciting Change for Sports Day 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • July 9, 2026
This year's Sports Day got off to a fantastic start with a series of section-based activities designed to encourage teamwork, resilience and mass participation. Pupils competed enthusiastically in the Mile Relay, Tug of War Championship and Hybrid Fitness Challenge, creating an exciting atmosphere from the very beginning of the day. It was incredible to see the Lower Close filled with a sea of house colours, as every team demonstrated outstanding determination, teamwork and school spirit. The smiles, laughter and encouragement shared throughout the morning perfectly captured the spirit of the event. In the afternoon, attention turned to the traditional track and field competitions, alongside a range of much-loved "Old School Sports Day" activities. The standard of competition was exceptionally high, with several long-standing school records being broken. The Senior Girls produced a series of outstanding performances: Minnie Aset a new 200m record with a time of 30.87 seconds. Kat DM broke the 400m record, finishing in 1:07.52. In a remarkable 800m race, both Bea G (2:35) and Minnie A(2:36) finished inside the previous school record. The 1500m also saw Minnie A setting a new record of 5:38, closely followed by Bea G in 5:39, with both athletes bettering the previous record. In the Inter Girls competition, Jennifer Mardle established a new shot put record with an impressive throw of 11.61m and had a discus throw of 32.20m. The Junior Girls also celebrated a record-breaking performance as Rosie Brew set a new javelin record with a throw of 26.09m. Congratulations to all of our pupils for their enthusiasm, effort and sportsmanship throughout the day. Whether competing for records, representing their house, or simply taking part, every student contributed to making Sports Day 2026 a tremendous success. A huge thank you also goes to the staff, officials and supporters whose help made the event possible. It was a fantastic day enjoyed by everyone, showcasing the talent, determination and community spirit that make our school so special.

Cricket Catch Up at the End of Trinity 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • July 9, 2026
The second half of term has seen some excellent cricket results, with comprehensive performances from many of our squads across both the Framlingham College and RHS fixture blocks. The Inter A girls enjoyed another successful National Cup campaign, which came to an end against Ipswich. They will now host Gresham's in the County Final in September after the original fixture was postponed due to extreme heat. Meanwhile, the U12A boys were crowned County Champions following a clinical display in the final. Our annual MCC and Old Norvicensian (ON) fixtures once again provided plenty of entertainment, with the boys recording their first victory over the ONs in five years while the girls played the 2nd ON match since its introduction last year. The 1st XI girls continued their outstanding cup run with a superb National Cup quarter-final victory over Berkhamsted, securing their place at the School sports magazine National Finals Day in Southampton. Their remarkable journey concluded with a semi-final defeat to Repton, followed by the third-place play-off against Bradfield College. It has been a truly exceptional season, and we are incredibly proud of the team and everything they have achieved. Bella B and Keiran C were deservedly named Girls' and Boys' Players of the Year respectively, recognising their outstanding performances for the 1st XI throughout the season. Our annual House Cricket Festival also provided some excellent cricket and fantastic enthusiasm from both the Junior and Inter pupils. Repton emerged as Inter House champions, while Seagrim and Nelson shared the Junior House trophy. Our boys and girls continue to excel through their involvement in the Norfolk County age-group programme, and we wish them every success as they look ahead to a busy and exciting summer of cricket. As the season draws to a close, we would also like to pay tribute to our Upper 6 cricketers as they leave Norwich School. Thank you for your hard work, commitment and dedication to the school cricket programme over the years. Your contribution has been immense, and the standards, leadership and example you have set for the younger players will leave a lasting legacy. We wish you every success in the next chapter of your cricketing and academic journeys.
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