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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
50%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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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
Quick Apply| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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Applications accepted | Offers window | 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
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
FAQs
Yes. You can find out more about over oversubscription policy on our school website https://www.ndhs.org.uk/policies
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
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.
No, around a third of our Sixth Form is Catholic. We welcome applications from all
No, offers are made on predicted grades.
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.