Norwich High School for Girls

Jane Prescott, recently retired from Portsmouth High GDST.

From April 2026, she will be succeeded by Nicola Griffiths, currently principal at St Mary’s School Colchester and prior to that, acting head at Ipswich High School. She holds an MA in

Key entry points are 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+. Selection for reception and years 1 and 2 is through play and general assessment. For year 3-6 prospective pupils spend a day at the school with assessments in English, maths and reasoning. For entry at 11+

Automatic transition from juniors to seniors. The rare girl thought not to be suitable is given plenty of notice. Post GCSE, an exodus of just over 65 per cent for pastures new – mostly local sixth form colleges, Norwich School, Wymondham College or

In 2025, 63 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; at A level 49 per cent A*/A (84 per cent A*-B).

Consistently good results across the board at GCSE. A solid cohort get top marks in the core subjects notably sciences, English, French and history. At A level, maths, sciences and business do very well. Languages encouraged throughout, beginning in

Provision for a range of mild to moderate difficulties, mainly dyslexia and dyscalculia. ‘Numbers needing help are small,’ says the SENCo, who is 'on a mission to make extra help inclusive.' She says the school 'provides advice on ways of working

Thriving art department based in an enormous two-storey studio with adjacent textiles and DT rooms. ‘The atmosphere is just so good, you can come in whenever you like - we are always welcome!’ said a pupil. ‘Big room, big ideas. Lessons follow

Girls are often local or regional champions at hockey, netball, football and cricket (‘so much more fun than rounders!’). A whole afternoon a week is devoted to sport and full use is made of the excellent facilities on site as well as at the UEA, the

‘We know the staff and they know us,’ said a pupil. ‘Many of us talk to the subject staff we particularly get on with,' remarked another. Parents are also full of praise about the pastoral care: ‘The care that is taken of the girls is second to

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Families mainly from Norfolk and north Suffolk. Real efforts have been made to reduce car drop offs, especially in higher forms. Many local girls walk or get the bus, with minibuses picking up from the station and certain points around the

The GDST keep fees at relatively modest levels. Academic, music, drama and sport scholarships at 11+ and 16+ plus art at 16+. Scholarships can be topped up with means-tested bursaries, though these are not confined to scholars and in fact around 20

A school that prioritises personal fulfilment and instilling in girls the confidence to be who they are. ‘No identikit girls here!’ says the school, whose strong leadership team helps girls to cope with both exam success and ‘the slings and arrows of