The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 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
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 563
- Capacity
- 56%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Jane Prescott (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
95 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTown Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Independent · 510m away
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Secondary · 690m away
Colman Infant School
Primary · 716m away
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Special school · 814m away
The Clare School
Special school · 833m away
Avenue Junior School
Primary · 886m away
Colman Junior School
Primary · 925m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Norwich High School for Girls GDST?
Norwich High School for Girls GDST currently has 563 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norwich High School for Girls GDST take?
Norwich High School for Girls GDST caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Norwich High School for Girls GDST?
Norwich High School for Girls GDST is in NR2 2HU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norwich High School for Girls GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Norwich High School for Girls GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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