Norwich High School for Girls GDST
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Norwich High School for Girls is an award-winning all-girls independent day school in Norfolk serving ages 3–18, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST). The school's philosophy centres on creating a supportive, girls-only environment where students develop confidence and academic excellence without competitive pressure from boys. With 585 pupils across Early Years, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form, it emphasises pastoral care, breadth of enrichment, and a 150-year heritage of educating girls to be bold, curious and self-assured.
- →Proven all-girls education model that encourages girls to take academic and leadership risks without self-consciousness
- →GDST membership and long-standing reputation; comprehensive all-through provision from age 3 to 18 in one location
- →Strong pastoral care culture and focus on wellbeing alongside academic progress
Who thrives here
Families seeking an all-girls environment where girls are encouraged to lead, participate fully in STEM and traditionally male-dominated fields, and develop confidence in a supportive single-sex setting. Suits girls who benefit from close pastoral relationships and want breadth alongside rigour.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
95 Newmarket Road, Norwich
NR2 2HU
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Norwich High School for Girls GDST?
Day fees at Norwich High School for Girls GDST are approximately £21,816 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Norwich High School for Girls GDST?
Norwich High School for Girls GDST admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Norwich High School for Girls GDST's exam results?
At Norwich High School for Girls GDST, 21.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 47.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Norwich High School for Girls GDST a boarding school?
Norwich High School for Girls GDST is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Norwich High School for Girls GDST's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Norwich High School for Girls GDST “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing, girls-centred environment that builds confidence and reduces social comparison anxiety
✓Strong sense of community and peer support; 'girls looking out for girls' culture
✓Caring pastoral staff and accessible school leadership; genuine duty of care evident
✓Breadth of enrichment and opportunities for girls to develop leadership roles
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; independent school without formal external judgment on teaching quality or safeguarding oversight
!Limited published data on academic outcomes and university destinations
!Day-school only; no boarding option for families seeking full immersion