Norwich School A GSG School
- Norwich School
71a The Close
Norwich
NR1 4DD - Head: Mr Steffan Griffiths
- T 01603 728449
- F 01603 728491
- E [email protected]
- W www.norwich-school.org.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 18.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Norfolk
- Pupils: 1,152; sixth formers: 342
- Religion: Christian
- Fees: £10,998 - £16,212 pa
- Open days: September, March, June
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Music plays a large part in this school. Sixteen of the junior boys are choristers. Huge commitment from these boys (and parents) with daily early morning practices and evensong performances several times a week; teachers keep a close eye and are flexible about homework if need be. As you walk under the arch into The Close, leaving the bustle of the centre of the city behind, all is calm. The school oozes contentment and serenity, despite plenty of pupils milling about; the ecclesiastical atmosphere seems to pervade...
What the parents say...
My experience is that this school does especially well for very academic pupils but the experience can be a bit intense perhaps. Social lives tend to be very city-centric with the temptation of weekend Norwich parties and clubbing meaning not all do so well and a few go off the rails a bit. Very good if you are highly Christian and especially for budding church choristers.
Commented on 7th Oct 2018
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2015 Good Schools Guide Awards
- Best performance by Boys taking Art & Design (Graphics) at an English Independent School (GCE AS level)
- Best performance by Boys taking Art & Design (3D Studies) at an English Independent School (GCE AS level)
- Best performance by Girls taking Classical Civilisation at an English Independent School (GCSE)
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Choir school - substantial scholarships and bursaries usually available for choristers.
Sports
Rowing
Fencing
Shooting
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head master
Since 2011, Steffan Griffiths (40s). Studied classics at Oxford and has an English degree from the OU. Taught at some high profile schools including Eton, Tonbridge and Magdalen College School. This is his first headship. A keen hockey player who was playing at a high level in his youth. From a family of teachers, the third generation, ‘so it was a given, really.’ Parents like him. ‘He’s very professional and high profile around the school.’ Parents said he knew their child and was ‘very approachable.’ ‘He’s on the ball with regards to the children, and can communicate well with them at their level.’ Smartly turned out, welcoming and with a fabulous office with views of The Close. Has updated and modernised a number of classrooms, overseen major refurbishment projects and is currently development...
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Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors’ Prep | 2018 | 1 | ||
| Old Buckenham Hall School | 2018 | 1 | ||
| Town Close House Preparatory School | 2017 to 2018 | 37 | 15 | Headmaster’s Awards (2); Sports Scholarships (3); Academic Scholarships (2); Music Scholarship; Music Exhibition; Academic Scholarships (2); Music Scholarship; Headmaster’s Awards (3) |
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Response from Norwich School: The school is sited in the beautiful surroundings of Cathedral Close and there is a strong Christian ethos based on love and compassion, but people from many religious backgrounds thrive at the school.
Commented on 22nd Nov 2018