University and Onward Routes

The UCAS team provides a program of extensive support to all Norwich School pupils as they apply to a huge range of universities in the UK and abroad. This includes numerous talks from internal and external speakers, mock interviews and individual application advice from several staff for each applicant. We support pupils throughout the Sixth Form as well as those who choose to make applications after they have left Norwich School. Our Apply+ programme helps pupils applying to highly competitive courses, like those at Oxbridge and Imperial, that require additional hurdles such as admissions tests; in an anonymous survey, the current Upper 6 cohort gave this program an average rating of 4.5/5. Do watch the video and open the destinations information here to see more of how we help pupils and what they move onto after Norwich School.

Meet the Team

Click on the image to read the team bios.

Anna Stevenson, Director of Marketing and Communications

Claire Warren

cwarren@norwich-school.org.uk

Head of UCAS | Biology Teacher

Benjamin Stokes, Digital Marketing Officer

Barny Pearce

bpearce@norwich-school.org.uk

Deputy Head of UCAS | Politics Teacher

Eleanor Lewis, Graduate Assistant - Marketing

Will Croston

wcroston@norwich-school.org.uk

Director of International Programme, Head of Examinations, UCAS & Careers Advisor | Modern Languages Teacher - German

Anna Stevenson, Director of Marketing and Communications

Helen James

hjames@norwich-school.org.uk

Head of Careers and Work Experience

Benjamin Stokes, Digital Marketing Officer

Sarah Meader

smeader@norwich-school.org.uk

Assistant Examinations Officer, Nelson Tutor and UCAS Administrator - Exams Office

Eleanor Lewis, Graduate Assistant - Marketing

Richard Sims

rsims@norwich-school.org.uk

Assistant Head (Sixth Form)

Onward Routes and UCAS News

By Eleanor Lewis March 26, 2026
Our Apply+ Programme supports pupils applying for academic courses at university that require admissions tests and/or interviews. This includes courses at Cambridge, Imperial and Oxford, the most selective courses for computer science, economics, law and mathematics and all courses for dentistry, medicine and veterinary medicine. We are delighted that 29 pupils in our Upper 6 have already received offers from Apply+ courses and wish those still waiting for the outcomes of their applications every success. These are: Omar Alfiky Daniel Amaka-Maidoh Thomas Cahir Isaac Chan Arthur Dannatt Katerina Di Maria Isio Emore India-Rose Fox Ben Griffiths Melissa Hawkings Lizzie Henson Ilya Higginson Celeste Horsman Thomas Hsia Thomas Irvine Anish Kantam Isabelle Last Leon Liu Georgia Lloyd Emmanuel Milne Ana Paduaru Maya Peart Adit Raje Mihir Sanghrajka Sruthi Santhosh Charlotte Scott Freya Simmonds Emile Verschoor Halvard Yip
By Eleanor Lewis February 12, 2026
170 Norwich School applications have been sent to UCAS (universities and colleges admissions service) this academic year. As is the norm at this point in the year, many universities (including medical schools and leading London universities such as LSE and Imperial) are still making decisions on which applicants to offer places to. We will share more successes later this term and at the start of next term. We congratulate all pupils on their university offers and offers for apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships received so far. We hope these pupils will understand that the size of the Upper 6 year group means we cannot celebrate publicly all offers. The offers listed here have been chosen to include those for the most competitive courses and to give the school community a taste of the huge variety of courses and institutions that Norwich School pupils apply for. The school’s Apply Plus Programme is run by Mr Pearce. It supports pupils applying to academic courses that require admissions tests and/or interviews. Apply Plus offers so far this cycle: Arthur Dannatt – Mathematics at the University of Warwick Ben Griffiths – Classics at the University of Oxford Melissa Hawkings – Music at the University of Cambridge Celeste Horsman – English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford Thomas Hsia – Computer Science at University of Warwick Thomas Irvine – Medicine at the University of Cambridge Georgia Lloyd – Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Cambridge Adit Raje – Physics at the University of Oxford Charlotte Scott – Modern and Medieval Languages at the University of Cambridge Emile Verschoor – Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge Sydney Wylie (ON) – English at the University of Cambridge STEM: Ethan Buskell – Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath Josie Dixon – Marine Biology at the University of St. Andrews Jeremy Lo – Computer Science at the University of Manchester Humanities: Daisy Massey – Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield Edith Martin – Liberal Arts at King’s College London (KCL) Alice Strike – History at University of Durham Social Sciences: Rosie Pank – Politics and Sociology with Study Abroad at the University of Exeter Jack Paterson – Business and Management at the University of Durham Sophie Scott – Law at the University of York Languages: Isla Bowles – French and Spanish at University College London (UCL) Tristan Mackay – Philosophy and Modern Languages at the University of Bristol Lily Mei McGruddy-Lo – Japanese at the University of Leeds Creatives: Hollie Blackham – Interior Design at the University for the Creative Arts (Canterbury) Rachel Dean – Drama at the University of Warwick Hettie Holden – Architecture at the University of Sheffield Sport: Nick Conway – full rowing scholarship to University of Washington, USA William Faircloth – full soccer (football) scholarship to University of Wisconsin, USA Niamh Rushton – Sport Management and Coaching with professional placement at University of Bath
By Eleanor Lewis November 6, 2025
Norwich School hosted another Careers and Networking Event on November 6 2025, marking its new place in the Michaelmas term. We welcomed representatives from more than 50 companies and professional fields. The forum provided an invaluable opportunity for pupils and their families to meet industry experts, ask questions, and make meaningful connections in the working world. Across buzzing stalls and lively conversations, attendees gained insight into a wide range of career pathways—from engineering and healthcare to creative industries, law, and emerging technologies. Exhibitors commented on the enthusiasm and curiosity shown by our pupils, while families appreciated the chance to explore options together in an informal, engaging setting. Events like this are an important part of Norwich School’s commitment to preparing young people for life beyond the classroom. Our sincere thanks go to all the organisations who generously shared their time and expertise, helping to inspire the next generation of professionals.
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