Senior Department
Years 7-11
Girls aged 11-16
Day school with extended day options
Girls can board on a flexi-, weekly or full-time basis
The Senior School at Hethersett Old Hall School is a separate department for girls aged 11-16 within this thriving school.
The Curriculum
Small class sizes ensure all our girls receive the individual support and attention that is so important at this level of education.
In Years 7 to 9, our girls experience a wide range of subjects including two modern languages, so that they can make informed decisions when choosing their GCSE options. We encourage our pupils to choose a balanced programme of study at GCSE from our extensive range of subjects.
Exam Results 
GCSE results are consistently high, with our Value Added results showing that girls gain on average 1.37 grades higher than those of pupils with similar ability in similar schools.
In 2009, 94% of our girls gained 5+ GCSEs A*-C (81% of girls achieved 5+ GCSEs A*-C including maths and English). Our GCSE results made us one of the Top 5 schools in Norfolk in 2009. See exam results for further information.
Our Girls' Development
Although emphasis is placed on fulfilling academic potential, at Hethersett Old Hall School we recognise that education extends beyond this and that our pupils need to develop on a broad front.
We believe it is important that our girls develop the self discipline necessary for success in later life. As a result confidence grows and the girls develop a sense of responsibility, which allows them to contribute to the school community as a whole.
The Senior School curriculum offers a variety of challenging opportunities and activities both in and outside the classroom. Examples of extra-curricular activities include a wide range of sporting activities, music groups, drama including our Senior School production which takes place at the Norwich Playhouse every year. In addition, the vast majority of girls participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, a significant number going on to complete the Gold Award in the Sixth Form. See our Photo Gallery for illustrations of the senior school in action!
"...we are so pleased that we chose this school....we chose this one because it just felt right. Every girl shines and their talents recognised. Results are fantastic." Parent of Senior School Pupil
A Day In The Senior Department
Breakfast Club
7.50am-8.40am daily in term time
The school runs a breakfast club which is open to all senior pupils every morning. Girls are supervised and receive a hearty breakfast to start the day.
The teaching day starts at 8.45am until 3.45pm. A range of extra-curricular clubs run during lunchtimes. Pupils can be collected from school at 3.45pm or stay on for:
Day Boarding
3.45pm-6.00pm daily in term time (except for the Friday of exeat weekends and last day of term)
The provision for day boarding is included in the school fees. After lessons end at 3.45pm, senior girls who wish to stay must register and will receive a snack. They can then attend after-school clubs or relax in the senior school day-boarding common room until 5.00pm. Between 5.00pm-6.00pm senior girls are supervised for prep.
Senior boarders will then go on to evening activities, whilst senior day pupils must be collected. We do offer flexi-boarding if girls only need to stay overnight at school on an occasional basis.
Admissions
See further information on our admissions process and our fees for 2010-2011 (PDF)
If you would like to know more about Hethersett Old Hall School Senior Department or to request a school prospectus, please call Mrs Kim Borrer, Registrar on +44 (0)1603 810390 or email enquiries@hohs.co.uk