Gresham's School

Holt, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull boardingAges 2-18Independent900 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

61.2/ 100

International

Academic record55

Press reputation62

Alumni69

Awards72

Prestige52

Parental signal53

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelIBBTECPre-Prep

Entrance requirements

There are no formal assessments in the Pre-Prep; a school report and educational information is requested prior to entry. For Year 9, entrance assessments take place in January each year. For Sixth Form, scholarships are also available.

Life & activities

Sports

SportSwimming

Arts

DramaMusicLAMDADance

Extra-curricular

CCFDuke of Edinburgh's AwardCommunity OutreachAcademic EnrichmentWoodland ActivitiesEvents, trips and tours

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full

Pastoral care: The school operates a house system with tutors, a Health Centre, and a Chapel. Each pupil belongs to a boarding or day house and is supported by a tutor. The school is committed to wellbeing through a dedicated Wellbeing Programme.

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Latest inspection

Outstanding (referenced as "An outstanding ISI Inspection Report" in news)