The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.44
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
38% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 894
- Capacity
- 85%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Douglas Robb (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Cromer Road, Norfolk, NR25 6EA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gresham's School?
Gresham's School currently has 894 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gresham's School take?
Gresham's School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Gresham's School?
Gresham's School is in NR25 6EA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gresham's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Gresham's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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