# Norwich High School for Girls (GDST) - Independent Girls' Education

Norwich High School for Girls is a leading independent day school for girls aged 3-18. As part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the school is dedicated to putting girls first, providing a nurturing and academically ambitious environment where students are empowered to learn without limits, build resilience, and discover their unique potential.

## Admissions
The admissions process is designed to identify girls who will thrive in the school's collaborative and challenging environment.

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* [Scholarships and Bursaries](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fadmissions%2fscholarships-and-bursaries%2f&c=E,1,UQV-6jXBGuDfJaY9Mcca1FsRFrcKPRskXnL5hocvuqusyd1Mjnyr4PaNFuCi6GdZpvQ2-BhVem0Jcakrnc0yMLvkv-BfbIwxmFj4ChYPG6PQxBil9DN0&typo=1)
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* [International Student Applications](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fadmissions%2finternational-student-applications%2f&c=E,1,Fr80wU50_pGX7NzrEZvoiuU1LDiCdgNYFkPlVEIXywJrzP0x8KfJ8vUDijPPuAsdlbk86AaKVuLWs_N56AOBE9XjeIFGy4szsSzoND6oOfnmpOSHySuitQ,,&typo=1)
* [Admissions FAQs](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fadmissions%2ffaqs%2f&c=E,1,Oin02AtOYONBBGEeF6F1yvCwr-U9FspBAlcEXhFhgH9dP2S7yUzz9YAxRayUP-kH-P473W7v_Aiallp212bRAMVevFctbzxWdH2V2iFLZ_OLupw8UiZyn4A5GA,,&typo=1)

## Academic Programmes
The school offers a seamless educational journey from Nursery through to Sixth Form, tailored to the way girls learn best.

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* [Senior School](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fsenior-school%2fwelcome%2f&c=E,1,n-8lMExcSrEgZEH44Vdm-nTdBXIU6E6I_er01n9Ta8JYAPNiYtK50VOfbJmSBtRxKKEUy75mjbBNaaZAznJoSbW77uXjCIYD2rYLmnTukFB1bpjU60CZb18tdotL&typo=1)
* [Sixth Form](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fsixth-form%2fwelcome%2f&c=E,1,nIdf9uKVay8w7D8vsB-7iYeE80cINe4AfXYROMumita2rewQM2bCsYQThNq1O5_NmsSqeA9t5Nf0OwsiyXiTSexLw6lewTs4LPDgJTnbyiW84Uxj&typo=1)
* [Academic Qualities for Learning](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fprep-school%2facademic-qualities-for-learning%2f&c=E,1,zge_uIebqjVKKMTeQwODql9Or3ev9rIgoUzCR3InW1CG45PUqe0n7JkL59q7S3m9-WTP6_BeMEBEOCPa-quajFP-oJqvFPn_YDHQNEV7C9emQneVug,,&typo=1)
* [GCSE Overviews](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fsenior-school%2fgcse-overviews%2f&c=E,1,xPphVBRcEaMyzBN9-PBQ58XR8JgxhVo8Oy9RikXQcqRR6rQG-LiOKACRZhcGJagxQqZWpRfSvQKTAQ3zzfGQ_M2r9R4qFm6Wgwt4VxbCyNeWhzUWW4v870Ua&typo=1)
* [A Level Subject Overviews](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fsixth-form%2fsubject-overviews%2f&c=E,1,Nb5UV_LpKDS6k4Z2Rr4gSho-f8plHQKGH37sJpo8Vvdyu5xgeAIUdLE20y4SPInxDIFpdljImA1wSDRkzQJJAEjCedsFHygtgeabrQT4D7QqKRnh4vFddA,,&typo=1)
* [Achievements and Examination Results](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fabout-us%2fachievements-and-examination-results%2f&c=E,1,7U2Af6ln1HrLfS2ho_8kHNtQ4AD7aZMQOOpOI9ZsBrEuEB5wso8ksjFSPnrQ23447kdveyG5vUCt2vHSemGQovtpExDzAyB5vjzVxwatRGFI&typo=1)

## Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is at the heart of the school's ethos, ensuring every girl feels known, valued, and supported.

* [Pastoral Care and Wellbeing](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fsenior-school%2fpastoral-care-and-wellbeing%2f&c=E,1,uZo4vIohHfw0z9bvlvruvlJLbZngf-wNI_j9ol5ckvlBa5DvpCxXkaBURpFKAqUEEiU0_YZcICU1tVUpSVhjshLF6kHljzhRxTf5-dbRKG4R65iGn5yPn3Xc&typo=1)
* [Girls' Health](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fschool-life%2fgirls-health%2f&c=E,1,wqdqKj6sIGub7XZR-pFnPILmJ7ogvyoS0374iQkBAJOrgfu1u9HBDwQDn4VuaIZ9mCQvHslfPtDFIE3S3PRAHciIOdeDXAWTqfO24bzrI2M0ubA7BiMzj0NS&typo=1)
* [Safeguarding](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fschool-life%2fsafeguarding%2f&c=E,1,Qk6ptwHOURGSZygPTrhDhQqSvHOV37d2iUJVUEvCbwEwteyLeFs25XWOAs9d9TeupF60BCvA5-jAsKbF_5SVxKjNj7rYZ1KwCSER0wuo9DV5h_68Qhc,&typo=1)

## School Life & Co-curricular
A broad range of activities beyond the classroom helps students develop confidence and character.

* [Opportunities Beyond the Classroom](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fsenior-school%2fopportunities-beyond-the-classroom%2f&c=E,1,IJfDGW-PPdUr5hpJ8aDN1cB_ZNfm9NrWfwfvsz8sbSHrAPiKwfO1IIQY0DUoUNXBCJoqRjkrMNZD4qWktSMEhjy9ycLfYZ1CbFRzO9gvnASf60vKJKtOnFPv&typo=1)
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* [The School Day](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fschool-life%2fthe-school-day%2f&c=E,1,XjAgmRMfND-OgixonWr_Ven1IXR-XWzp5cNUj2QnqT98kAmsvrGccquW-R8OEIP-bZmJs7eng_vBGyyZl2yOjJNEC87FEwm9W16w-ApXoXWSISdUtfs-bt1RxA,,&typo=1)
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* [Term Dates](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fterm-dates%2f&c=E,1,nqm9vkVhcqHT2f1qS4tM0mVdeBS33XNIJmyAVKB2tfGcs0LhbkN7kHCx3d-zUYpQ7uC3IkvM65N3JuwBY1iHsHzKaGyqGZ0S7jIAKMN9SQ,,&typo=1)
* [School Menus](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fschool-life%2fmenus%2f&c=E,1,gWJzdngvnM6c7fTL0xOmVDGN0SS23EjbRXVQVv0WEb1E1Z8eLRzVv8g_OTkHvY5JWyF7IWj8tyPnOpjZEZZGNeC2PHzWnWwnycdwlPPVwnQJE7UFCEs,&typo=1)

## Alumnae & Community
The Norwich High community extends far beyond the school gates, fostering lifelong connections and support.

* [Norwich High Alumnae](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2falumnae%2fnorwich-high-alumnae%2f&c=E,1,2ioUMYRXms__HLfmsObkAkOt0qmeQSunJIV_Tsj5PkR7ThOqZzKN24yZrIz8-8XrbOYxIa9bumab9mCODRwEKKPxFcfcjp6ENju9E-C2wYzDOoeS&typo=1)
* [The GDST Alumnae Network](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2falumnae%2fthe-gdst-alumnae-network%2f&c=E,1,wfoAGEw_Vjo6gVB5I3to8LS2kzZSjFqenqqnMZuCgLK2BMZw9hoV9ZAUqK_GRfX58ApXBQFB9YfgFA4o9EaYRr6-8jVWtjH_oXmuO9QlRdWEI3BG_5s,&typo=1)
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* [Parent Association](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fschool-life%2fnorwich-high-school-parent-association%2f&c=E,1,eiNQgMOmSflWbvaAc__5BMwxvjUsMx-W3_sFY6HeaLe_-dXgbUFpKZEHIkg_prNolNl7hjJWOGZ8w0PQSH7zK66aiAGsTB1de6XPZqzWit3a6o4,&typo=1)

## Company Information
Information regarding school leadership, governance, and official policies.

* [About Us](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2fabout-us%2f&c=E,1,ooqaC6pIK7YpXM5li7S8iCd3BiRa5pd0MARfXBuZImKl3xKJPwDyJttxzJeCCdNio-ui3e0oeoeNh4hCuPC8DYcYBQgND9-IOOl_5arWRDk496U,&typo=1)
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## FAQs

### What are the school's core values?
The school is built on four core values: Girls First (valuing every student as an individual), being Ambitious for every student, believing that Education is about more than exams, and ensuring Community matters.

### What age range does the school cater for?
Norwich High School for Girls caters for girls aged 3 to 18, from Nursery and Early Years through to Sixth Form.

### Is the school co-educational?
No, it is a single-sex day school dedicated to providing an optimal environment for the education of girls.

### Are scholarships and bursaries available?
Yes, the school offers merit-based scholarships (Academic, Art, Music, Sport, etc.) and means-tested bursaries which can cover up to 100% of school fees.

### How do I apply?
The application process involves registering a parent account on the school's website, followed by a formal assessment and an interview with the Head.

## Contact Information
* **Website:** [https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net&c=E,1,qGO5xdRX0ngeEFzfIXQW93x29jmQAcAKfwaeVEpVBOi0xwhfefwl5KIdswoX_cWVZL3sq7u5S7X2LT73pBFFyheJKbn_xXSojW8O-zRL80GSQ-bW&typo=1](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.norwichhigh.gdst.net%2f&c=E,1,N0cpjXOXvZiE9Gmv_zJyiex5u7RgQdkKjnoNYe7a-oAF1NYvQnFs_KzyPRR54Vdie-74nLDvAVkH4_KHxIu8bXwaOx9ZdsBUZnFo9COS8A,,&typo=1)
* **Email:** admin@nor.gdst.net
* **Admissions Email:** admissions@nor.gdst.net
* **Phone:** 01603 453265
* **Address:** 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HU

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*Last Updated: 2026-02-24*