Gresham's School
Founded in 1555, Gresham's is a long-established Church of England independent school in Norfolk, where around 537 pupils board or attend by day. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its top "excellent" rating for both education and personal development, and a sizeable sixth form of 237 gives the school a distinctly senior, ambitious character. With a choice of qualification routes including A-level, the IB, BTEC and the EPQ, it caters to a broad range of academic temperaments. A notable 36.8% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working closely with individual learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
56%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
44%
National average 28%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 April 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 56% of GCSE grades reach 9-7 against a national average of 23%, while 44% of A-levels are graded A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The sciences are popular at GCSE, and the sixth form leans towards Mathematics, History, Biology, English Literature and Fine Art. The flexibility to pursue the IB or BTEC alongside traditional A-levels broadens the options for differently inclined pupils.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Douglas Robb
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 237
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well embedded, with rugby, cricket, football, hockey and netball forming the core. Scholarships span music, sport and art as well as academic merit and the Headmaster's Award, signalling genuine investment in pursuits beyond the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1555
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 36.8%
- EHC plans
- 0.89%
Mobile phone policy
Phones may never be seen around school or in a classroom without permission given by a member of staff. Phones which are used around the site will be confiscated. If effort or achievement in academic or co-curricular activities becomes a concern it is likely that any/all devices may be confiscated for a period of time at the discretion of the HSM. Unacceptable use of mobile phones is covered in the ICT acceptable use policy which pupils must sign. Outside of the permitted times, pupils maybe allowed to contact home by agreement with the HSM. For pupils who have families living in different time zones, the mobile device rules will not prevent access to home.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,950 - £26,130
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,360 - £50,160
Means-tested bursaries available
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A historic, all-through boarding and day school where strong results meet breadth of qualification and a clear pastoral focus. Day fees of around £26,000 and boarding up to £50,160 are softened by means-tested bursaries for families who need them.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.