Gresham's School, Holt
Gresham's School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Holt. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gresham's School in detail
Gresham's School in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Gresham’s, the UK’s Best Public School (Tatler Schools Awards 2026). Founded in 1555, we are a historic and vibrant co-educational boarding school that continues to lead through innovation. Set on a 300-acre estate in North Norfolk, our pupils are inspired by a unique landscape that stretches from ancient woodland to the award-winning coast."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, Lego, debating and philosophy.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Gresham's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 111 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 36% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 27% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 364 pupils (41.6%) received SEN support and 9 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Holt (North Norfolk Railway), about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gresham school (adjacent), 60 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 April 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 April 2023
Short Visit
23 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
27 February 2019
Integrated Inspection
9 February 2016
About
Gresham's School is a public school in Holt, Norfolk, England, one of the top twenty International Baccalaureate schools in England.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Gresham's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Gresham's School
Academic Enrichment: London Interdisciplinary School
2 Oct 2026
Dr Nick Prior: Mental health from different angles
24 Sep 2026
Gresham’s teams up with Trofeo Cars in new sponsorship deal
23 Sep 2026
IB pupils explore solutions to global drought
22 Sep 2026
Beau Hopkins appointed Director of Performing Arts
17 Sep 2026
Enrichment series launches with Personal Statement workshop
16 Sep 2026
From Gresham's School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Gresham's School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
876 pupils
1,050 places
174 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Holt
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Holt
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,559
Applications
8,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
364
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
42.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
876
Total Pupils
445
Boys
431
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Gresham's School
Questions parents ask about Gresham's School
What are GCSE results like at Gresham's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Gresham's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Gresham's School last inspected?
Gresham's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Gresham's School?
Gresham's School has around 876 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Gresham's School?
Gresham's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Gresham's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gresham's School?
Gresham's School is at Cromer Road, Holt, Holt, NR25 6EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)