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Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent school · Norfolk
| Address | 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 574 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01603453265 |
| Website | https://www.norwichhigh.gdst.net |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Fri 28 May 2027
Staggered start: Thursday 3 September for all Prep students, Year 7 (from 8.30am), new students in Years 8-12 (from 1.30pm) and Year 13; all other Senior and Sixth Form students return Friday 4 September. Staff study days listed as inset days; Friday 28 May is a staff study day at the start of the May half term (28 May - 4 Jun). Autumn and Spring terms end 3pm. Half terms 19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb. May bank holiday Monday 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028, Fri 26 May 2028
Staggered start: Friday 3 September for Prep, Year 7, new students in Years 8-12 and Year 13; all students return Monday 6 September. Friday 26 May staff study day starts the May half term (26 May - 2 Jun). Terms end 3pm. Half terms 18-29 Oct, 14-18 Feb. May bank holiday Monday 1 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (termly school fees) | £4,024.00 |
| Reception – Year 6 (termly school fees inclusive of VAT) | £5,522.00 |
| Year 7 – 10 (termly school fees inclusive of VAT) | £7,272.00 |
| Year 11 (termly school fees inclusive of VAT) | £7,272.00 |
| Year 12 – 13 (termly school fees inclusive of VAT) | £7,272.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Compulsory lunch per term extra (Nursery £215, Reception-Year 6 £287, Year 7-10 £300, Year 11 £235); totals with lunch £4,239 / £5,809 / £7,572 / £7,507 / £7,272. Nursery fees are not subject to VAT. 20% GDST sibling reduction for third and subsequent daughters.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Prep School, Year 7, Year 9, Sixth Form
Selective. Register a parent account, visit for a bespoke tour or open event, apply online, attend a taster session, then sit age-appropriate assessments. Offer letters for standard-process applications are posted by the end of February. Senior and Sixth Form applications for September should be received by 31st December the year prior.
- Informal play session (Nursery)
- Day with future class and age-appropriate tasks (Prep)
- Online placement test, creative writing and group practical activity, plus school report (Senior)
- Interview and minimum six Grade 6s at GCSE (Sixth Form)
Registration deadline: 31st December in the year prior (Senior School and Sixth Form)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 A140 South | Scole, Pulham, Long Stratton | 07:20 |
| Route 2 A140 North | Holt, Aylsham, Cromer Road | 07:00 |
| Route 3 A11 South | Attleborough, Wymondham | |
| Route 4 A146 | Gorleston, Hopton, Oulton Broad, Beccles, Loddon | 06:55 |
| Route 5 A47 East | Worstead, Acle, Blofield | 06:50 |
| Route 6 A47 West | Swaffham, Dereham, Lenwade | 06:55 |
| Route 7 A11 South - AM only | Attleborough | 07:30 |
| Route 8 A47 PM Only | Acle, Blofield |
Cost: One way: £3.60 (train station), £4.10 (inside 10 mile radius), £4.60 (outside 10 mile radius)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.