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Norwich School, 诺维奇中学 The Close,
Norwich NR1 4DD
Tel: 01603 623194
Website: www.norwich-school.org.uk
• BOYS, MIXED SIXTH, Boys 7–18, Girls 16–18, Day
• Pupils 785, Upper sixth 114
• Termly fees £2567–£2667
• HMC, CSA
• Enquiries/application to the Registrar

What it’s like
An ancient foundation, it was re-founded and granted a charter by Edward VI in 1547 and moved to its present site in the Cathedral Close a few years later. Its buildings are very handsome, in some cases magnificent – including the early 14th-century Chapel. Since 1949 the school has been strongly supported by the Worshipful Company of Dyers. Overall, it is very well equipped with modern facilities – the most recent addition, a purpose-built sports centre. It has a Christian foundation and enjoys daily assemblies or services in the Cathedral. The school Chaplain also conducts regular, voluntary services in the Chapel and prepares candidates for confirmation. Cathedral choristers are educated at the school. Girls have been admitted to the sixth form since 1994. A broad, general education is provided, with a distinctive curriculum from age 11–14, which includes philosophy, Japanese, Hebrew, thinking skills and relaxation. Examination results are very good. Music is very strong and all pupils are encouraged to take part; a large number is involved in orchestras, choirs and bands. Drama is also strong and there is co-operation with Norwich High in junior theatrical activities. There are excellent facilities for sport and games and high standards are attained in rugby, cricket and hockey (numerous representatives at county and national level) as well as other games. Many clubs and societies cater for most conceivable needs. There is considerable emphasis on outdoor activities which include cycling, shooting, sailing, and rowing. There is a flourishing group of Sea Scouts and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme has been well supported over the years. Plentiful use is made of Norwich’s cultural amenities.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 7–18; 785 day pupils (710 boys, 75 girls). Senior department 11–18, 634 pupils (559 boys, 75 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used. For sixth-form entry, 6 GCSEs at least grade B including sixth-form subjects. No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry, 50% main senior intake, plus 30% to sixth form.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Academic scholarships (including 2 at 11, 1 at 12), value £300 pa to full fees (means-tested); 2 music scholarships, 4–5 cathedral choristerships. Variable number of bursaries at 11, 12, 16. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; public exam fees are only extras.

Head & staff
Head Master: J B Hawkins, appointed 2002. Educated at King Edward VI Camp Hill, Birmingham, and Oxford University (mathematics). Previously Deputy Head of Chigwell.
Teaching staff: 62 full time, 11 part time. Annual turnover 8%. Average age 42.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 97 pupils in upper fifth: 97% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 53 (58 over 5 years).
A-levels: 114 in upper sixth: 8% passed in 4+ subjects; 82% in 3 and 10% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 390.

University & college entrance 86% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (8% after a gap year), 12% to Oxbridge. 16% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 30% in science & engineering, 40% in humanities & social sciences, 14% in art & design. Others typically go on to retake A-levels or straight into jobs.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 21 AS-level subjects, 19 at A-level. From 11–14, curriculum includes philosophy, Japanese, Hebrew, thinking skills and relaxation.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 5 subjects at AS-level (all take critical thinking), 3 at A-level. 37% take science A-levels; 34% arts/humanities; 29% both.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Languages: French and German offered at GCSE and A-level. Regular exchanges (to France, Germany and Liechtenstein).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson a week Years 7–8) and across the curriculum, eg data logging, spreadsheets and charts in science. 120 computers for pupil use (8 hours a day), 50 networked and with email and internet access. Most pupils take key skills ICT exam.

The arts
Music: 40% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 16 musical groups including chamber groups, jazz bands, orchestras, guitar, recorder groups, choirs. Regular entrants to read music at university, recent Oxbridge choral/organ scholarships.
Drama: Many pupils are involved in school and house productions. 3 recent pupils have gone into professional theatre.
Art & design: On average, 60 take GCSE, 20 AS and A-level. Design, pottery, photography also offered. A number of pupils have obtained direct entry to art degree courses.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, cricket compulsory. Optional: athletics, badminton, cross-country, cycling, fencing, judo, rowing, self-defence, shooting, soccer, sailing, squash, swimming, table tennis and tennis. National and regional achievements in badminton, squash, golf, hockey, fencing, tennis, sailing, shooting; regular county representation in hockey, cricket, rugby.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional. Sea scout troop. Up to 30 clubs, eg electronics, debating.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout; more choice in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Houses are pastoral units with some competitive games. Head of school, prefects, head of house and house prefects, appointed by the Head Master. School consultative committee.
Religion: Attendance at Cathedral assemblies and services compulsory; Chapel services are voluntary.
Social: Debating, theatre, music, Young Enterprise with other schools. German and French exchanges and music trips abroad. Pupils allowed to bring own bike/motorbike. Meals self-service. School tuck shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once could expect detention; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises could expect expulsion.

Alumni association is run by the Secretary, Old Norvicensian Club, c/o the school.

Former pupils Sir John Quinton, Lord Blake, Clive Radley, Lord Nelson, Christopher Andrew, Humphrey Repton, Oliver Rackham; Sir Edward Coke.