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 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 Head of Girls Hockey is also the Culford Talent Academy Coach. 11 Norwich School Pupils competed in the England Hockey Talent Academy, representing The East Talent Academy Squad Cup. The girls were represented by 4 Norwich School pupils, who also gave a solid performance in their matches.

 

Girls Hockey has a busy programme of fixtures against local and national schools including Woodbridge School, Dame Allan’s School, St Teresa’s Effingham, Nottingham High School, Culford School, UEA 1st Team, Framlingham College, Wymondham College, Norwich School for Girls, The Perse School, Royal Hospital School, Gresham's School, Oakham School, Kings Ely School, Felsted School, Langley School and Wisbech Grammar. Tours have included a pre-season tour to Nottingham and a 2023 tour to the Netherlands. For the 2024/25 season there are currently 101 Senior School girls hockey fixtures scheduled.

 

As well as many fixtures in the 2023/24 season girls hockey played in Tier 1, where the teams enjoyed victories against Leicester Grammar School, Cheadle Hulme School, and Eastbourne College. Our 2nd XI also qualified for the East Region Finals. Other notable successes include players representing the Harleston Magpies, Norwich City Hockey Club, Norwich Dragons Hockey Club and Culford Talent Academy. 4 Norwich School girls hockey players also competed in the England Hockey Talent Academy, representing The East Talent Academy Squad Cup. 

Sports News

Rugby Round Up at the End of Michaelmas 2025

By Eleanor Lewis • December 12, 2025
It has been an excellent term for Norwich School rugby, with all squads showing clear development, strong teamwork, and impressive determination. The junior teams enjoyed a highly successful season, including standout wins and an unbeaten U13A campaign. Across both age groups, players demonstrated growing confidence, cohesion, and attacking flair. Our inter squads showed real character, with the U14s and U15s producing notable victories and displaying resilience throughout a challenging fixture list. The U15A County Cup triumph was a particular highlight. Among the seniors, both the 1st and 2nd XV worked tirelessly despite disruptions. The 1st XV delivered several outstanding performances, including a memorable last-minute victory over Gresham's. We also thank our departing Upper Sixth players for their leadership and commitment. Overall, it has been a term marked by progress, pride, and exceptional team spirit across the whole rugby programme.

Rowing Report

By Ben Stokes • December 12, 2025
The Boat Club started the half term with the Seniors racing at the GB U19 Benchmark Head Race. With the rowers who had achieved the 2k ergo cut off, this was the first opportunity to show boat moving capabilities. Ellie Thwaites and James Howard pleaced 4th in their respective J17 Trialist category and Nicholas Conway won the J18 and overall event. For those not trialling, racing at a GB event gave them valuable experience. The Seniors then raced the inaugral Junior Fours Head of the River on the Tideway. With 2 boys crews and 2 girls crews facing some rather wet conditions, the Girls Coxed Four placed an excellent 6th place in J18 and the Boys Coxless Quad won the J18 event. The J15s and Seniors raced at Hampton Head (another damp day!) with the J15s placing well in their categories with other 40 crews in some events. Singles, Doubles and Quads were raced. The Seniors also raced a range of events, with a number of 2nd, 3rd and 4th places. There were wins for James and Nick in the Coxless Pair and for Ellie, Charlotte, Amelie, Jess and Darcy in the Coxed Four. The Boys and Girls 1st VIII s then raced at Wallingford Head, the first VIIIs race of the year- well done to all for a busy but successfull weekend of racing. Last weekend saw all the Boat Club race at our Invitational Yare Eights Head of the River. The J14s in an Octo and Quad demonstrated the great progress they have made since taking up the sport at the start of term. The 1st VIIIs (Boys and Girls) beat their respective UEA Eights. Ellie Thwaites, Nicholas Conway and James Howard have all acheived the 5k Ergo Score to progress through to the February GB U19 Trials.

Football Focus - End of 2025 Boys Season

By Eleanor Lewis • December 10, 2025
The 1 st XI enjoyed an unbeaten second half of term, finishing off with a solid set of statistics over the course of the season. Winning 5, losing 3 and 1 draw whilst scoring 22 goals in the process. The 2 nd XI came away with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats which is commendable following its reintroduction after a five year absence. The First XI experienced a mixed but encouraging season, with 5 wins 1 draw and 3 losses and many new faces being brought into the team. After starting off the season with an explosive 5–5 draw with the ONs, the team struggled through defeats to Perse and Kimbolton before bouncing back with a determined 1–0 win over Wymondham College. Momentum grew with a solid 3-1 victory against Gresham’s, despite a setback against Langley. The side finished the season impressively, beating Culford 3-1, dominating Ipswich High School 6-0, and a composed 2-1 win against Woodbridge to round off the season. Massive thanks to the U6 boys that played their final games this season, Ethan Buskell, James Moore, Joe Crotty, Sam Colman, Tom Chester, Ben Griffiths, Harry Philpott and Billy Faircloth. We look forward to the exciting future of Norwich School football as we try to build further next season. - Billy Faircloth (U6S) 1st XI Captain The 2nd XI had a positive year for football this year taking home an equal record after 2 wins,2 draws and 2 losses. There was a strong start to the season with a 3-2 win at home against The Perse which set morale high for the rest of the season. Then came a tough battle at Wymondham College and 2 consecutive draws – a complete stalemate at Gresham’s and at Langley which was relentlessly fought back and well deserved against a well-rounded team. A dip in form at Culford made everyone determined to finish the season on a high and in the final game of the season a strong 7-4 victory over Woodbridge sealed the season in upbeat spirit. - Alex Purling (L6B) 2nd XI Captain
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