Aims of Sport at Norwich School


To inspire pupils to love sport, exercise and movement throughout their lives.


To achieve this, we will be guided by the three principles of PARTICIPATION; PREPARATION and PERFORMANCE


"Welcome to the online home of Norwich School’s Sport. Here, you will find out about the breathtaking range of sporting opportunities that can be accessed in the Senior School to help create a life-long love of sport, exercise and movement.


I strongly believe that regular participation in sport and exercise are central to living a long, happy and healthy life. I also understand that we are all different and come to sport with different levels of motivation, skill or simply time. This is why our sports programme is based on the principles of “Participation; Performance and Preparation” and is designed to offer progressive opportunities and experiences for all. This starts in L4 and U4 with a team sports leading to inter-school fixtures plus a “physical education” (PE) rotation that blends physical literacy with new experiences for all pupils. As pupils grow, we increase the choice at L5 to offer rowing, sailing and kayaking along with dance, orienteering and tennis, which may appeal to those more interested in individual, crew/partnered and outdoor sports. This choice expands still further at U5 and into sixth form where over 20 sports are offered throughout the year. 


Our programme comprises a weekly timetabled sessions for all pupils in all year groups; a programme of extra-curricular sport-specific coaching sessions, all complimented by lunchtime and after-school sports clubs, which run through the year and provide many opportunities to enjoy sport and progress.


The Sport and Outdoor Education Department comprises  a team of highly competent, motivated and passionate sports teachers and coaches whose aim it is to develop a life-long love of sport for all pupils whether they are the reluctant pupil who is finding their way to the sport that excites them or the talented specialist, who we will support to become best they can be either through our Sports Scholars programme or the external talent development pathways with whom we work closely.     


In these web-pages you will find sport-specific information along with detailed policy information and guidance in our “Pupil and Parent Guide to Senior School Sport”, linked below. Information on our outdoor education programme can be found in the Co-Curricular section of the website linked here.


I look forward to watching our pupils have fun and progress in their sporting endeavours, whatever they may be and hope they learn to....

Love sport, always!"


Ian Hayward

Director of Sport and Outdoor Education


Welcome to Norwich School Sports Facilities 

We have three main sites with a range of facilities 

Daynes Sports Centre

St Faiths Lane, Norwich NR1 4DL

Lower Close Playing Fields

Bishopgate, Norwich NR1 4AA

Detailed Location Map - Lower School Playing Fields

Redmayne Sports Centre

North Walsham Road, Norwich NR6 7JJ

Fixtures

We also regularly travel to away fixtures at schools around the county and beyond

Regular Away Fixtures

Sports News

By Eleanor Lewis August 5, 2025
Nick Conway, L6 pupil, has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Under 19 Junior World Championships in the Men’s Eight racing in Trakai, Lithuania, which is taking place from 6-10 August. This is a very proud moment for the Boat Club program and the School as a whole, as Nick is the first Sixth Form rower from Norwich School to be selected for the Junior World Championships. To celebrate this achievement, we caught up with Nick in the lead up to the Championships... How long have you been rowing? I’ve been rowing for 2 1/2 years since starting lent term in L5. However, rowing has been a part of my life from a young age through my parents. How often do you practice/train? As a boat club we have 14 sessions a week, where we train as a whole boat club, both girls and boys squads together, which helps build a strong community and group. How has Norwich School helped you on your rowing journey? Norwich School have helped me develop by providing elite coaching by various members of the sports department, most of all, Mr Carter-Mayers, our senior rowing coach, along with my academic teachers who have been supportive along the way. How did you get selected to represent GB in U19 Junior World Championships? Selection was decided by a week of testing and racing up to 8 times a day. Through the results from then and throughout various trials this year the selectors build a ranking of the top 7 rowers, which they will take to the worlds championships. Thankfully I was in this group to be selected. How have you been preparing for the event? Since leaving for selection camp on the first week of the summer holidays I’ve been down in London and Reading at the national training centre. I have been rowing with my crew and getting familiar with each other ready for when we take on the rest of the world on the 7th of August. Throughout these 4 weeks we’ve come together well, with a few rocky patches, but nonetheless feeling confident as we enter competition week. We wish Nick the best of luck!
By Eleanor Lewis July 9, 2025
Norwich School is proud to have hosted its 25th Norfolk Summer School this July, welcoming an incredible 111 pupils from schools across the county! Hosted by Norwich School and funded with the support of private benefactors, Norfolk Summer School aims to help the brightest pupils from all backgrounds who are considering Oxbridge, other academically demanding universities and medical school. Through a range of activities, including sessions on interview practice, in-depth subject seminars taught at university level and a chance to experience a university-style interview, pupils are given the chance to hone their subject knowledge and improve their skills in preparation for university application. This year teaching was delivered by Norwich School staff who were joined by industry experts from Cambridge University, UEA, London Universities and the University of Dundee. Pupils also enjoyed talks on personal statement writing, student finance and applying for Oxbridge. Organisers were delighted to see an increase in pupil numbers this year, confirming that there is a high demand for quality university application advice from young people. Pupils came from 23 schools across Norfolk and beyond, with pupils travelling from as far as Oxford and Leicester to attend the three days. During the week, 184 subject seminars were delivered covering 23 subjects including Maths, English, Science, Psychology, Engineering and Medicine. A real asset of the Summer School is its ability to cater for the more niche areas not commonly offered at A Level such as Law, Art History and Politics, meaning pupils have the opportunity to explore these new subjects at undergrad level before embarking on their university applications. The 32 staff were drawn from the school’s own teaching team, UEA and several undergraduate and graduate ONs. In total, teachers delivered 2,442 hours of information, advice and guidance over the three days. Pupils also had the opportunity to book a 1:1 appointment with Norwich School’s Oxbridge advisor, Mr Pearce. The Summer School will continue to offer UCAS support to all its Alumni for the next academic year and we look forward to supporting pupils through their applications! For more information about Norfolk Summer School click here . For requests for information please contact partnerships@norwich-school.org.uk
By Eleanor Lewis July 2, 2025
The start of half term saw the Boat Club compete at the National Schools' Regatta at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. Despite challenging, windy conditions throughout the weekend, there were strong performances across the board. The J14 Octo reached the D Final; the Girls' J15 Eight, Boys' 1st VIII, and Girls' J18 Coxed Four all contested the C Finals. Both the J15 and J18 Boys' Coxed Fours raced in B Finals, with the J18s claiming a B Final win. The J16 Girls finished 6th overall in the A Final of the Coxed Fours — a fantastic achievement. The whole club then raced at the Star Regatta in Bedford, with 45 races contested across 31 events in a single day. There were notable victories for the Senior Boys, the J15 Girls, and Philippa Hingley in the J13 Singles. Despite torrential rain, it was a strong and spirited showing from NSBC. The Senior Boys also made the trip to Reading Regatta, where they had a successful day racing in smaller boats. The Coxless Four won both their events, along with a strong victory in the Coxless Pair. In addition to National Schools, Henley has been a major focus for the Senior crews this term. The Girls’ 1st VIII made history by becoming the first ever Norwich School girls' crew to race at both Henley Women’s Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta. With seven of the crew still eligible to race in the Junior event for two more years, their qualification experience sets a strong foundation for next season. At Marlow Regatta, the Boys’ 1st VIII and the Fawley Quad raced in a final push for pre-qualification to Henley Royal Regatta. The Boys' 1st VIII successfully qualified and face a tough draw against St Paul’s School on Tuesday — best of luck to them. On a representative level, Joseph Hawkes, James Howard, Ellie Thwaites, and Amelie Ivie competed in Pairs at the GB J16 Trials. Finishing 4th and 5th in the A Final, they narrowly missed out on selection but have set their sights on higher goals for next year.  Looking ahead, Nicholas Conway will race at the GB U19 Final Trials and Crew Formation in July. We wish him the best of luck for a successful summer of racing. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all members of the Boat Club — and to our parents — for their dedication, hard work, and support both on and off the water throughout the year.
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