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Welcome to Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Welcome to Notre Dame Sixth Form - Click here to viewLocated in the heart of Norwich city centre, Notre Dame Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses to help prepare you for the next steps in your life.Friendly and inclusive, our Sixth Form is here to help broaden your horizons and challenge your mind. Our high standards of teaching provide you with the best education possible, and extracurricular activities help you meet new people and consider new things. So, if you want a friendly and diverse environment full of exciting experiences to help support your future, then Notre Dame is the place for you. I look forward to welcoming you to our caring community.Tom PinningtonHead of School

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,572 Total

No. of Boys

719 (45.7%)

No. of Girls

853 (54.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

42.4%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

9.07%

A*/A grades

29.89%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

92%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:19%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:69%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:3%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

50%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:5%
England:4%

Employment

School:27%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Offer Holder Days

Sixth Form Enrolment Day

First Day of term

Key Dates & Deadlines

Dec 18, 2025

Deadline for Applications

Jan 27, 2026

Offers sent to applicants

Jul 7, 2026

Offer Holder Day

Jul 8, 2026

Offer Holder Day

Aug 20, 2026

GCSE Results Day/Sixth Form Enrolment

Sep 3, 2026

Start of the Academic Year


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 6 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 14 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 17

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 5

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 13

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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Enrichment Activities

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About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeMixed

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FAQs

Do you have an Oversubscription Policy?

Yes. You can find out more about over oversubscription policy on our school website https://www.ndhs.org.uk/policies

Do you run Taster Days?

In the Summer term those students who have accepted an NDHS Sixth Form Offer will be invited to attend an Offer Holder Day. This is your chance to come into school and meet the teachers and find out more about the subjects you have picked to study at A-Level

What are your entry requirements?

You need 42 points from your top 8 GCSE grades. You also require a minimum grade 4 in Maths and either English Language or Literature. There are specific minimum grade requirements for some subjects. Please see our course information for further details.

Do I need to be Catholic?

No, around a third of our Sixth Form is Catholic. We welcome applications from all

Will I have an interview?

No, offers are made on predicted grades.

Should I study 3 or 4 A-Level courses?

Many students start on 4 courses and drop down to 3 subjects after the first couple of weeks. This can help if you are struggling to narrow your choices down to 3 subjects.