It was a pleasure to see our pupils receive their GCSE results today and there have been some outstanding individual performances. We caught up with some of this year’s GCSE cohort to find out what today’s results mean for them and what’s next for them on their educational journey…
Berry Ward
What were your results?
I was delighted with all my results and achieved grade 9s in all my chosen A Level subjects.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
I was awarded an Art and Design scholarship earlier this year for the Sixth Form and I am really looking forward to making the most of this opportunity with A Levels in Fine Art, Photography, English Literature and Psychology.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I am not fully decided on what course at this point but I am a creative person and I look forward to continuing my journey at university.
What is the dream job?
This is a tricky question - something which fulfils my potential in both creative and academic disciplines.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I am looking forward to further independence and leadership opportunities.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I enjoy photography and creative pursuits and hope to be part of the peer supporters team again.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
Norwich School is a dynamic environment, it is placed in a beautiful city and stunning location. I am grateful to be around ambitious peers. I think it is important to focus on what is important to you.
Billy Francis
What were your results?
I’m so happy! I did better than my mocks and am delighted! I got 2 grade 8s, 1 grade 7, 4 grade 6s, 2 grade 5s and 1 grade 4.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
PE, 2D Design, Psychology and Maths.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
Maybe, maybe not. Sport psychology possibly.
What is the dream job?
I'd quite like to be a detective!
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Everything being a bit more relaxed - and of course free periods!
What are your co-curricular activities?
Athletics and volunteering within athletics.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The freedom and location, location location! Also the support from lovely teachers and smaller class sizes.
Vishnu Sudeep
What were your results?
I achieved 4 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Politics, Economics and Physics.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I'm hoping to apply for PPE at Oxford.
What is the dream job?
At the moment, it would be something financial or possibly in medicine.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
More responsibility in school within volunteering and leadership.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I'm looking forward to new opportunities in the Sixth Form.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The amazing atmosphere and wide range of possibilities within academic, creatives and the wider community.
Georgia Hodgson
What were your results?
I'm over the moon with my 11 grade 9s!
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?
Hopefully medicine at Oxbridge or London.
What is the dream job?
I would love to become a cardiologist.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Getting more in-depth with my favourite subjects and meeting new people.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I am President of Debating Society, and I also enjoy Erpingham Society, Dance and Drama.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The whole community is so supportive - pupils and teachers that help you unlock your potential to be the best you can be.
Barnaby
What were your results?
I’m really pleased to have got all grade 8s and 9s! I got 6 grade 9s and 4 grade 8s.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Computer Science, 2D Design, Mathematics, Further Maths.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would love to go to Oxbridge to study Computer Science.
What is the dream job?
I’d like to be a Barrister or a Management Consultant.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Being able to do more independently-driven work.
What are your co-curricular activities?
Debating and guitar. I’m really looking forward to Mr Robbins’ Toastmasters Club and the Mock Law trial.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The teachers are fantastic!
Ted Bowyer
What were your results?
I got 3 grade 9s, 5 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Further Maths and Economics, possibly with English.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would love to go to LSE or UCL but we will have to see!
What is the dream job?
Something to do with investment banking at the moment.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
More in-depth subject studies and being able to spend more time studying what I really enjoy.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I’ve enjoyed doing lots of rowing and music.
Bea Wells
What were your results?
I’m really happy! I got 4 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 2 grade 7s, and 1 grade 5.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Psychology, PE, Biology and English.
What is the dream job?
Something in the army - not sure exactly what, yet!
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Being able to focus on fewer subjects, the ones that I love, and doing more independent learning.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I’m hoping to do even more running, continue onto Gold DofE, community service and looking forward to being part of the charities committee.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The setting of the Cathedral and The Close grounds and all the sport.
Freddie Miller
What were your results?
I got 5 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and 3 grade 7s.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Economics, Physics, Maths and Further Maths.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I haven't decided yet…watch this space.
What is the dream job?
Not sure as yet! Still thinking about it.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Just focusing on the subjects I like and am good at.
What are your co-curricular activities?
Model United Nations next year and Erpingham Society this year.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
It’s really great being in the centre of the City.
Louis Miller
What were your results?
4 grade 9s, 5 grade 8s and 1 grade 7.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Classics, Economics, Politics and History.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I’d like to go to Exeter or Durham to study Politics and International Relations
What is the dream job?
I’d like to be a diplomat of some sort.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I’m looking forward to more independence/free periods and a closer academic relationship with teachers.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I would like to be involved with MUN next year, to continue with Colloquium and join the Charities Committee.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
I like being involved in competitive sports and the driven aspect of academic life.
Freya Osborne
What were your results?
I’m so pleased – I got 10 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’m really excited about applying for Veterinary Medicine at RVC, Edinburgh, Nottingham or Liverpool.
What is the dream job?
I want to be a vet – possibly mixed practice.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Having greater academic freedom and getting stuck into choosing a topic for my independent project.
What are your co-curricular activities?
So many!! I am in Scouts as a Young Leader. I am looking forward to being in the musical - Guys and Dolls (having done Footloose and the Senior Play last year). I am also looking forward to singing in the choir and hopefully Chamber Choir as well next year.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The amount of extra-curricular opportunities to balance out the academic demands.
Caidon Cary
What were your results?
I’m really happy with my 3 grade 9s, 5 grade 8s, 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
No idea yet!
What is the dream job?
If money wasn’t an issue - maybe a Zoo keeper!
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Freedom - it allows you to learn more about the advanced subjects.
What are your co-curricular activities?
Next year I would like to make volunteering fit alongside the busy academic demands of my subject choices.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
The community side of things - it's a friendly place and it just kind of works!
Mary Amaka-Maidoh
What were your results?
I’m thrilled to have got 11 grade 9s!
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?
I want to be involved with science maybe even medicine.
What is the dream job?
Forensics.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Free periods!
What are your co-curricular activities?
I have enjoyed being involved in netball and science club, medsoc and choir too. I’m looking forward to community service next year.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
I like feeling comfortable and Norwich School has a really great tight knit community - knowing everyone.
Joel Fox
What were your results?
I’m really pleased with my 11 grade 9s and 1 grade 8.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Maths, Further Maths, History and possibly Latin/Classics.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I’m hoping to study PPE at Oxford.
What is the dream job?
I’d like to be an investment banker or something in politics.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I’m looking at more in depth study in the subjects I enjoy.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I’ve been involved in the MUN and Erpingham Society.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
I love both the sporting and extra-curricular opportunities available to me.
Ava deCooper Wride
What were your results?
I got 2 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 4 grade 7s and 1 grade six.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Psychology, 3D Art and Sports Science.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I am not sure that I will go to university.
What is the dream job?
Something in sport, for sure.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
Focusing on studying subjects that I really enjoy.
What are your co-curricular activities?
Sport – mainly netball and rugby.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
Definitely sport and also my amazing group of friends.
Zachary Baker
What were your results?
I’m really pleased with my 9 grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and 1 grade 7.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Music.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I’d really like to either go to Cambridge or ETH to do Engineering.
What is the dream job?
Don't know yet - something in design though I hope.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
More independence and even more rowing!
What are your co-curricular activities?
Music in and out of school, and rowing.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
Having a nice group of friends.
Hector Larner-Longe
What were your results?
2 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 4 grade 7s and 1 grade 5.
What will you go on to study in Sixth Form?
History, Politics, Economics and PRE.
Are you hoping to go to University? If yes, what will you study?
I would really like to study History at York University.
What is the dream job?
I am hoping to apply to be a Royal Marine.
What are you most looking forward to about going into Sixth Form?
I am looking forward to being able to specialise in the subjects I'm most interested in.
What are your co-curricular activities?
I’ve played rugby and am involved in rowing.
What do you love most about being a pupil at Norwich School?
How old the school the school is and being a part of its history.