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Inspiring curious minds since 1555 🇬🇧 A leading co-educational boarding and day school for ages 2-18 in Holt, just 4 miles from the North Norfolk coast 🏆 Proud winner of Tatler Best Public School 2026. Gresham's is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2-18 years set in the beautiful surroundings of Holt in North Norfolk.

26/08/2026

✨ Last chance to vote for us in the Tatler Schools Awards 2026! ✨

Show your support for Gresham’s in the following categories: Best Public School, Best Public School Head, Lifetime Achievement Award, Unsung Hero Award and Best Eco-Warrior School!

Entries close on Saturday 29th August. Submit your vote here 👉 https://forms.gle/GXPBqkCzA3yZCREd9

Please note: Gresham’s is entered in the Public School category (Senior School) on pages 3 and 4.

20/08/2026

🎓 Huge congratulations go to our Year 11 pupils who have produced another exceptional set of results, achieving the School’s highest ever pass rate at GCSE.

⭐ This year, an outstanding 97% of all GCSE entries were graded 9-4, significantly above the national pass rate of 67%. At the highest grades, 49% of all entries were awarded grades 7-9, more than double the national figure of 22%.

⭐ Across the year group, 56 pupils achieved at least one coveted Grade 9, reflecting the depth of talent, ambition and hard work within the cohort.

Particular congratulations go to pupils Tom S, Elsie S, Amir R, Johnnie O, Meg O, Isabelle L, Lucy C, Chris C, Tristan B, Jemima A and Adeola A, who achieved a remarkable clean sweep of grades 9-7 across all of their GCSE subjects.

A special mention goes to Ben B, who was acknowledged by Cambridge OCR as one of the top performers in GCSE Art and Design: Three-Dimensional Design this year, making him one of the top performing pupils in the country.

We are incredibly proud of all our Year 11 pupils and look forward to welcoming many of them into the Sixth Form as they begin the next exciting stage of their Gresham’s journey. 👏👏

17/08/2026

We're incredibly proud of Sixth Form pupil, George R-L, who has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 'Rising Star' category of the JustGiving Awards 2026!

See below to vote for George, and to hear about his inspirational fundraising efforts. ⬇

13/08/2026

Exceptional results, exciting destinations and ambitious futures were the order of the day at Gresham's as Sixth Form pupils celebrated another year of outstanding A Level and BTEC success. 👏🎓

At A Level, 42% of all grades were awarded at A* or A, compared with a national average of 28.5% while an impressive 89% of grades were awarded at A* to C, an increase on last year's already strong performance.

Pupils studying BTEC qualifications also enjoyed excellent success, with 30% achieving the prestigious Distinction* grade, reflecting the commitment, talent and ambition of this year's cohort.

Today's results are a testament to the determination, resilience and hard work of our pupils, supported throughout their journeys by dedicated teachers, tutors, Housemasters and Housemistresses, pastoral and support staff, the SEND team and their families.

We are immensely proud of everything they have achieved and look forward to seeing what they accomplish next as the newest generation of Old Greshamians. ✨

Read more about their exciting destinations here 👉 https://www.greshams.com/pupils-set-their-sights-on-the-future-after-outstanding-a-level-and-btec-results/

07/08/2026

Our Rifle Club pupils have just returned from a hugely successful two weeks at Bisley, where they competed in the NRA Youth Imperial Meeting and the 157th NRA TR Imperial Meeting. 🎯

Edward B and Poppy D achieved an impressive 5th place in the Youth Pairs and were crowned U16 Pairs winners, while Evie M was selected as a member of the English U19 Team to shoot in the match, competing against the other Home Nations.

Jonathan z B achieved an outstanding milestone, earning his full German National Cap, representing his country in the Mackinnon Match, and finishing as Germany’s top scorer and 13th overall in a world-class field of 132 competitors! 👏

Check out the full report here 👉🏼 https://www.greshams.com/rifle-club-pupils-earn-international-selection-at-bisley/

06/08/2026

A busy and successful year of debating concluded with two outstanding final events at the end of the Summer Term.

Year 9 pupils delivered an outstanding House Debate Final between Tallis and Edinburgh. The adjudicators were split two votes to one in favour of Tallis who lifted the Carolyn Thomas Trophy for the fourth time since 2017. 🏆

The year ended with a second successful Lord Denning Competition, showcasing impressive research and well-crafted arguments.

Well done to all pupils who took part. 👏

29/07/2026

Last but not least, we ended the academic year with our annual Music R***e Concert in the Auden Theatre, celebrating an incredible year of music with performances ranging from Beethoven and Les Misérables to jazz, pop and Big Band favourites. 🎶

A well-deserved standing ovation brought the evening and the academic year to a memorable close for our outstanding musicians. 👏

06/07/2026

A huge well done to our 2026 IB Diploma Programme pupils on receiving their results today! ⭐️

60% of examinations were awarded a Level 6 or 7, equivalent to an A or A* at A level. 63% achieved 35 points or above – the equivalent of A*A*A at A level.

We are incredibly proud of all our IB pupils and would like to congratulate them on their impressive successes. Alongside their IB studies, this cohort have made outstanding contributions to music, drama, sport, debating and other co-curricular activities during their time at Gresham’s.

We wish our IB pupils every success and congratulate them on meeting the entry requirements of a wide range of destinations including Warwick, St. Andrews, Durham, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and top universities in Germany and the Netherlands. 🎓🙌

03/07/2026

During the last week of the academic year, the girls battled it out in our Junior and Senior Tennis Tournaments. 🎾

Despite the heat, we saw some fantastic performances across both competitions. Congratulations to Year 9 pupil Teddy S, who claimed the Year 9 title, Year 10 pupil Lea G, who topped the Year 10 competition, and Head Girl Romilly H, who finished her final year at Gresham’s undefeated to secure the Senior title! 👏🏆

01/07/2026

One final farewell to our remarkable Class of 2026. 🥂🎓

The next chapter is yours to write! ✨

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Cromer Road
Holt
NR256EA

Website

http://www.greshams.com/

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