Gresham’s Senior School has enjoyed an exciting start to the academic year, earning national recognition across three prestigious education awards.

We are delighted to announce that Gresham’s has been shortlisted for Best Public School by Tatler Schools Guide 2026. This places us alongside some of the country’s most respected schools, including Eton College, Brighton College, Canford and Caterham.

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 includes thousands of questionnaire responses and in-depth research, culminating in the selection of just 250 schools for the 2026 guide, from hundreds across the country. With nearly 14,000 votes cast this year, being shortlisted for Best Public School is an extraordinary honour. The winner will be announced at a special ceremony later this month.

In a separate celebration, Gresham’s has been named Winner of the Performing and Creative Arts category in the Talk Education Innovation in Education Awards. The judges praised the school’s commitment to creativity and inclusivity across the arts:

“We are really impressed by the strength and output of your performing and creative arts departments – from the full-scale, professional-standard drama productions to the fully-inclusive house music competitions, as well as the creative opportunities spanning everything from directing to songwriting. We are thrilled to be able to help you celebrate this.”

Finally, Gresham’s has been selected as a Finalist for Regional Independent School of the Year: Central in the Independent School of the Year Awards. The Independent School Awards aim to highlight excellence, innovation, and impact across a diverse range of independent schools. The judging panel is typically made up of highly experienced educators, heads of schools, sector leaders, and education journalists. Achieving finalist status in the central category highlights the standout location of Gresham’s School, and its position to put forward a broad offering of activities and opportunities to enhance the overall pupil experience.