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News > Pupils deliver complex presentation on the history of the Middle Eastern conflict

The 2025–26 Academic Enrichment Lecture Series began yesterday with a compelling presentation delivered by Mr Kinder, Head of History, alongside Head Boy Tamin R and fellow Sixth Form pupil, Seb W.

Their lecture, titled The History of the Middle Eastern Conflict, was a masterclass in historical knowledge, preparation, and clarity of thought. It was particularly impressive to see two of our current pupils present with such confidence and depth, exemplifying both their hard work and their ability to engage with complex subject matter.

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 > Academic Scholars attend first ever Scholars’ Supper

This week, our Academic Scholars met for their inaugural Scholars’ Supper. Designed as a forum for sharing academic excellence, the Scholars were served supper by Mr Robb, Mr Chart-Boyles, Mr Seldon and Mr Philpott who then joined pupils for some lively table discussions.

The evening ended with a presentation ceremony where pupils were each given a Scholar’s Journal in which they will record as many interesting and exciting academic thoughts and experiences as they can before their next supper together.

News > Boarders enjoy Gresham’s ‘In-weekend’

This past weekend, we welcomed boarders to join in with our inaugural ‘In-Weekend’.

The activities kicked off with pupils gathering in their Houses and across campus, engaging in lively conversations and getting to know one another better. Saturday evening saw everyone dining together in the dining hall before a special blessing from Rev. Jack, complete with generous chocolate treats.

Afterwards, the fun continued outdoors with a game of manhunt in the school woods followed by Prefect-led sports including rounders, cricket, and football. Pupils then returned to their Houses to relax — some enjoying movie nights and pampering sessions, while others gathered around fire pits to make s’mores.

Sunday started with a quick boarders’ run and a refreshing Pilates session before pupils enjoyed the much-anticipated brunch in the CFB. The afternoon featured a trip to Holkham Beach. With sunny skies and a gentle breeze, the pupils made the most of the visit — many stopping first for ice cream before heading down to the shore explore.

Back at Gresham’s, pupils had time to unwind or practice music in the Britten Building, followed by a hearty Sunday roast dinner. Some took advantage of the school pool for a twilight swim to round off the weekend.

In the coming weeks pupils will have the chance to part-take in a range of activities, including paddle boarding, hockey on the Astros, cricket nets, climbing tower challenges, robotics and VR sessions, art workshops, pizza making, and local trips to Sheringham for seaside fun and shopping.

News > Welcome Tea Party for International pupils

We had a fantastic turnout for the International Pupil Welcome Tea Party in the first week of term, with our busiest event yet. International pupils – both new starters and returners from last year – from across the school came together in the Library to get to know each other and swap experiences and advice.

It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces and the rich diversity we have in school, with representatives from every house, year group and at least eighteen nationalities in attendance, all enjoying some well-earned downtime and sweet treats.

Attendees wore flag badges which served as conversation starters and allowed pupils to spot others from their home country, meet pupils from other parts of the world, and brush up on their geography, while hopefully forming the foundations of some lifelong friendships. For pupils adjusting to a new school as well as a new country, culture and language, it can be a helpful reassurance to know others have similar experiences and our returning pupils did a wonderful job of offering support to their newer peers.

We will continue to hold bi-termly informal gatherings for our international community, enabling the pupils to build upon these strong foundations.

News > Year 11 pupils celebrate top-tier GCSE results

Continuing the academic momentum set earlier in the summer by our pupils’ superb IB, A level and BTEC outcomes, Gresham’s GCSE pupils are also celebrating fantastic results.

This year, nearly 40% of pupils’ grades are at the highest 9/8 level, a 7.5% increase on 2024, while our 96.5% grade 9-4 pass rate continues to defy the national trend (which fell again this year to 67.4%).

87 pupils have managed to achieve at least one coveted grade 9 or 8 this year, showing that this cohort of Greshamians have been recognised for their talents across the full breadth of subjects on offer.

Particular successes include Kyla C, James C and Lottie H who achieved a grade 9 or 8 across all 11 subjects, while Polly H, Amelie H and Freddie L all secured 10 GCSEs at the top two grades.

Congratulations to the whole Year 11 cohort on their hard work this summer, and a huge thank you to their teachers and parents for supporting them so well.

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 > Gresham’s Rifle Team takes 3rd place at Bisley on Ashburton Day

The team had a steady start on the range during Monday’s practice session. It had been a full year since any of the team last shot the Cadet Target Rifle and they were competing against the Berkshire and Surrey Schools who shoot at Bisley two or three times a week during the Summer Term, which naturally gave them the upper hand.

The Gresham’s team worked incredibly hard, in particularly warm and humid conditions. They used Tuesday and Wednesday to improve as a team and to work hard on their shooting in the testing conditions. Alastair S and Margie G did particularly well, coming 2nd and 3rd respectively, in the 300-yard shoot. Alastair also finished 9th, with Bella B 10th, in the Cadet 100 Aggregate. As a team, they were improving all the time, but by Wednesday night, it was looking like a big ask if the team were going to be in contention in the Ashburton Shield.

The team always head off camp on the Wednesday evening and spend an hour walking around Brookwood War Cemetery. This tradition offers the pupils an opportunity to get away from the madness of the previous days of shooting and to take a moment to reflect.

Ashburton day started fantastically well with Marcella B coming 2nd in the Reserve shoot and the VIII winning the first distance of the day, at 300 yards. A great start saw Gresham’s take the lead early on. The winners of the 300-yard shoot received the ‘Kinder’ trophy.

The team continued to shoot to the very best of their ability at the next two distances, but conditions were hard for all teams. At 500 yards, the final distance, the heavens opened just as shooting started. Gresham’s, and the eventual winners, Wellington, both took the decision to delay their start and to wait for the down poor to pass. It was a decision that most likely paid off for both teams. Gresham’s Rifle Team eventually finished in 3rd place in the Ashburton Shield, with Epsom 2nd and Wellington winners.

It was an exceptional performance by the Gresham’s team and every single member of the team were fantastic. Georgie B led from the front, ably assisted by Henry J and Margie G. Gresham’s were a young team, with Bella B and Morgana M both shooting in the VIII.

The team should be immensely proud of what they have achieved and how they have conducted themselves both on and off the range.

In other news, Norfolk (mostly made up of Old Greshamians), won the King George V to become the top county in England. OGRE (Old Gresham’s Rifle Establishment) also won the Astor, making them the leading rifle club in the UK. Norfolk, OGRE, and Gresham’s are currently at the top in both full-bore and small-bore Target Rifle shooting across the country.