School profile
Gresham's School
Holt, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Co-educational · Ages 13–18
About the school
Gresham's is a co-educational school in Holt, Norfolk. The Senior School takes pupils from 13 (the whole school covers ages 2–18). It has full boarding, boarding-house day places and some flexible options, on a 300-acre estate four miles from the North Norfolk coast.
Senior pupils take GCSE, A Level, BTEC or the IB Diploma. The school organises transfers for international pupils, timed to school holidays.
Key facts for parents
Academics
2026 (as the school reports): A Level pass rate 99.5%, A*–A 42%, A*–B 70.3%. GCSE: 31.2% at A*/9/8. IB Diploma average 35.2 points. BTEC: 100% pass, 67% Distinction.
Where leavers go
The school gives no counts or percentages. It says many pupils secure offers from Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, York and Edinburgh, and from other UK and overseas universities (no year given).
Recognition
ISI inspections, April 2023, which the school describes as excellent for the Senior, Prep and Pre-Prep schools. We have not checked for a newer inspection.
For international families
Visit through an individual visit, Open Morning or Open Day. Apply with the registration form and a £216 registration fee, a confidential reference from the current school, then assessment. Applicants needing a school-sponsored visa should contact the Head of Admissions. Senior School: 01263 714614.
Good to know
Acceptance deposit £1,000. One-off digital device £750 from Year 7. Forces families get 20% off the boarding fee. Scholarships are offered at Year 9 and in the Sixth Form, and bursaries exist (amounts not read). We do not show fees because the school's fee page does not label the term basis; check greshams.com/admissions/fees.
Common questions
Where is Gresham's School and who is it for?
Gresham's School is in Holt, Norfolk, co-educational, for ages 13–18. Figures are on this page with their sources.
Which programmes does Gresham's School list?
GCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma, BTEC.
When are the entry dates for Gresham's School?
The entry dates table on this page lists registration, assessments and results as the school published them (last checked 2026-10-16). Dates change, so confirm with the school before you plan.
Can Scholar Gateway help with Gresham's School?
Yes. We help with school choice and prepare students for entrance exams and interviews. A free assessment shows the student's current level first.
Entry process
11+ and 13+ entry
| 2027 · 13+ | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 14 October 2026 |
| Entrance assessments | 9 November 2026 |
| Results letters sent | Early December 2026 |
16+ (Sixth Form) entry
| 2027 · 16+ | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 14 October 2026 |
| Interviews | 14 November 2026 |
Dates can change. Always check the school's own website for the latest information.
Entry dates last checked against the school's own website: 16 October 2026.
Sources
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