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News > Celebrating 20 years of the School Archive

This year marks a significant milestone for the School Archive, which has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since its establishment in December 2004, the archive has grown into a vital resource for preserving and sharing the rich and varied history of Gresham’s School.

Over the past two decades, the archive has moved location several times and expanded its collections, digitised key materials, and supported research projects, exhibitions, and commemorations. From photographs and documents to personal stories and artefacts, it continues to safeguard the legacy of generations past while remaining a dynamic and accessible resource for the present.

As we look ahead, the archive remains committed to its mission: to collect, preserve, and share the School’s heritage with pupils, staff, alumni, and the wider community. It remains a living resource, one that not only honours the past but also informs the present and inspires the future.

Here’s to the next 20 years. Please keep on supporting the archive, which is now based in the School Library.

Please do contact Lucinda Robb if you wish to visit, access material or donate items.

[email protected]

News > Gresham’s named Best Public School 2026

We are honoured to have been named Best Public School at the Tatler School Awards 2026.

Tatler’s Education Editor, Tori Cadogan, and her team visited schools across the UK, engaging with pupils, parents, and staff to uncover what makes each school special. Their rigorous process included thousands of questionnaire responses and in-depth research.

With nearly 14,000 votes cast this year, winning Best Public School reflects the extraordinary spirit and accomplishments of our pupils, the unwavering support of parents and alumni, as well as the commitment of our dedicated staff.

Gresham’s faced stiff competition from some of the nation’s most respected schools, including Eton College, Brighton College, Canford and Caterham, making this accomplishment all the more remarkable.

News > OGs return to share tips on navigating university challenges

It was a pleasure to welcome back Old Greshamian’s Lucy Matthes and Andrew Kinder for an Enrichment Talk, where they shared thoughtful reflections on their individual university journeys. Both speakers offered valuable insights into the often complex process of higher education, beginning with the challenges of choosing – and, in some cases, changing – a degree course to better align with evolving interests and strengths.

They spoke candidly about the realities of university study, highlighting both the rewards and the unexpected demands of academic life. Lucy and Andrew also addressed the importance of coping strategies in the face of learning differences such as dyslexia, emphasising the value of self-advocacy and the support networks available to students.

Reflecting on their studies, both agreed that university provided more than subject-specific knowledge; it fostered independence, critical thinking, and the confidence to navigate uncertainty. They concluded that degree study equips graduates not only with academic expertise but also with confidence, knowledge and transferable skills essential for success in today’s employment sector.

News > History Society returns with talk on Gresham’s influential historians

The History Society met for the first time this academic year on Tuesday evening. Mr Kinder, Head of History, gave a presentation on four influential historians who attended Gresham’s as pupils: John Saltmarsh, Norman Cohn, Antony Copley and David Green.

The presentation shared research of their times at Gresham’s and reflected on the importance of their academic work in their various fields of specialism. David Green will be addressing the History Society in person in November.

News > OGs challenge 1XI team in exciting football game

On Saturday, we welcomed an OG side to play the football first team in a warmup match, which was competitive and entertaining from start to finish.

As the game started, the first team took the lead with an excellent goal from Tamim R, but the OGs were far from easy opposition and with several Year 11 players eager to impress, they came back into it when Spike C scored after good work from Ezra P on the wing.

The OGs then took a surprise lead, with Ezra turning from provider to goal scorer, although a strong passing move led to the second with Tamim curling in an excellent equaliser. Enjoying leading the line, another controlled finish from Tamim completed his hat trick and meant the score at half time was 3-2.

The second half saw a change in formation for the first team, and great work from James S led to him scoring on his debut, before Stevie C rocked the goal with a powerful finish for a 5-2 lead. The OGs continued to battle and the excellent Amir E-M, Toby C, Ezra P, Jack M and Toby M added quality and energy to their team. They refused to give up and this was rewarded when Ezra scored his second goal for the OGs, with a powerful rising shot to bring it back to 5-3.

After this, the first team stepped up a gear and Connor M scored a superb individual goal, before Will P chipped in with two goals himself to put the match beyond any doubt. Jude Philpott ended the scoring for the OGs, meaning the game finished 8-4 to the first team. This was a good test for our first fixture and the atmosphere between the sides was excellent. The A and B team now prepare for a tough block fixture against Felsted next Saturday.

Many thanks to OGs Milan Herathge, Spike Cook, Jude Philpott, Felix Wilson, Freddie Betts, Freddie Bowden and Bruno Brownjohn for returning to the school to play this match and help prepare our first team for the season ahead.

News > Gresham’s ranked 18th in the UK for IB Diploma results

We’re thrilled to announce that Gresham’s has been ranked 18th in the UK and 42nd globally for our International Baccalaureate Diploma results this summer!

This year, we achieved a 100% pass rate and our average points score was 37.2 out of a possible 45. Two pupils also secured a full 45-point score, placing them among the top 0.2% of global students.

These exceptional outcomes are a testament to the hard work, resilience, and ambition of our pupils, who have embraced the challenge of the IB Diploma and achieved remarkable success. Their results have opened doors to world-class universities across the UK and internationally, reflecting the breadth and depth of their learning.

This achievement is further proof of our academic strategy in action – a strategy rooted in innovation, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence. It also speaks volumes about the outstanding teaching and learning that defines the Gresham’s experience.

Congratulations to all our IB Diploma pupils and the dedicated staff who supported them every step of the way!

News > Georgina Bohn crowned Grand Aggregate champion 2025

Recent 2024-25 Gresham’s leaver, and rising star of British shooting, Georgina Bohn, has claimed a stunning victory at the 2025 Guernsey Summer Open Meeting, securing the Grand Aggregate title in spectacular fashion.

Representing the Great Britain Under-19 Rifle Team, Georgina has been touring Guernsey as one of the top eight young shooters in the country. After leading the Grand Aggregate at the end of Day 1 with a near-perfect score of 105.17 out of 105.21, Bohn maintained her composure and consistency through to the final stages of competition.

With just two shoots remaining on the final morning, 500 yards and 600 yards, both consisting of 2 sighters and 15 shots to count, Georgina pulled off a remarkable performance. In the 500-yard Castella, she posted an outstanding 75.12v, opening up a six-point lead heading into the final range.

The last leg of the competition saw a nail-biting finish between Bohn and her closest rival, Alexander Stewart of the Guernsey Rifle Club, with only 4 points ultimately separating them. But it was Bohn who held firm under pressure to claim the 2025 Grand Aggregate title, confirming her place among the nation’s most promising young talents. Overall, Georgina scored 598.84, dropping just 7 points out of a possible 605!

This latest achievement follows her impressive appearance at the Imperial Meeting at Bisley in July, where she was the youngest competitor in the King’s Prize Final, finishing 63rd out of the 100 finalists (over 900 competitors started in the competition).

News > Outstanding A level results, and School’s best ever BTEC outcomes from 2025 cohort

Gresham’s A level pupils are celebrating having achieved some exceptional results today. At A level, 43% were graded at A* or A, well above the national average of 28%, while 88% were graded A*-C, continuing the trend set by last year’s cohort.

Pupils are also celebrating the School’s best ever BTEC results. An incredible 43% achieved the highest Distinction Starred grade, a huge increase from last year’s 13%.

Universities have been quick to offer our pupils places with 98% immediately securing their firm or insurance choices. This year, Old Greshamians will be heading off to study in all parts of the UK and around the world including Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff Met, Coventry, Derby, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Kingston, Leeds, Lincoln, London Met, Loughborough, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford Brookes, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton, UCL, UEA, York, Switzerland, and the USA.

Pupils have also secured places at top specialist institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music, Harper Adams, Norwich University of the Arts, and the Royal Agricultural College, as well as a wide range of degree apprenticeships.

These successes continue the outstanding academic momentum set by Gresham’s IB cohort who received their results earlier in the summer.

This summer’s outcomes are a true testament to our Sixth Form pupils’ consistent hard work, as well as the outstanding support they have received with their studies from their teachers, tutors, Heads of House, the pastoral, support and SEND teams, and their families.

We wish them every success with wherever their Gresham’s education now takes them!

News > Speech Day 2025

On Saturday 28 June 2025, we held our annual Speech Day event to celebrate the work and achievements from our 2024-25 leavers. It was an exceptionally warm day, as staff, pupils and parents gathered in our woodland amphitheatre.

Headmaster, Mr Robb, opened the ceremony, and our Heads of School, Emily M, and Albert W, presented their reports for 2024/25, after which Chairman of Governors, Paul Marriage introduced our guest speaker.

We were thrilled to welcome member of parliament and former president of the National Farmers’ Union, Baroness Batters, who went on to present pupils with prizes.

News > Pupils design new artwork for the Dyson Building

On Monday 19 May, two new wall rugs were unveiled at the bottom of the stairs in the Dyson Building.

A number of pupils and teachers were on hand to see the unveiling. The fabulous pieces of art were designed by Year 10 pupils Lachlan M and Miriam G, expertly made by the Deirdre Dyson Carpet company, and commissioned by one of the School’s most generous art benefactors – the Sir Colin Anderson Memorial Trust.

For more than forty years, the Sir Colin Anderson Memorial Trust has commissioned multiple pieces of art for the School, including the bouncing ball structure by the Parade Ground, the Auden and Britten stone pillars by the Chapel and behind the Auden Theatre, and the stone hand that lives outside the Cairns Centre, to name but just a few.

Last academic year, members of the Trust asked Year 9 pupils to come up with designs for two new wall rugs to be hung inside the building and that reflected the STEAM subjects. There proved to be stiff competition, with many interesting designs being submitted. In the end, Lachlan and Miriam’s colourful designs were chosen.

The School extends its sincere thanks to the trustees of the Sir Colin Anderson Memorial Trust for their loyal and generous support, as well as its congratulations to both Lachlan and Miriam for coming up with two fantastic designs that will forever be displayed in the Dyson Building.