School Summary
Norwich High School for Girls
Girls: 595
Total Pupils: 595
Opened: 30-09-1980
Ofsted:
Headmistress: Alison Sefton
Norwich High School for Girls
95 Newmarket Road
NR2 2HU
Telephone: 01603453265
Website: https://www.norwichhigh.gdst.net
Headmistress: Alison Sefton
Norwich High School for Girls
95 Newmarket Road
NR2 2HU
Telephone: 01603453265
Website: https://www.norwichhigh.gdst.net
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