Town Close School


Town Close School, established in 1932 is a co-educational independent preparatory school located in Norwich, England. Set on a beautiful 15 acre woodland site, the pupils at Town Close benefit from unrivalled facilities. Subject specific space include, a Sports Hall, Performance Hall, Swimming Pool, DT Room, Art Room, Computer Rooms, Library, Science Laboratories. The extended sports areas include Main Field and Fairfield and an Astro-turf, all only a short walk away. In 2020 the school won the Tes Independent Prep School of the Year. Many pupils go on to attend Norwich School and Norwich High School with some attending Oundle, Stowe, and Greshams.

Sports

Sport plays a major part of school life at Town Close. It is an area in which children gain self-confidence, develop all aspects of physical fitness and learn a range of skills and techniques in a wide variety of sporting activities. It is also a medium through which many life skills are developed. These include: team work, good sportsmanship, self-discipline, respect for others, communication and fair play. An understanding of the physical benefits of regular exercise is developed to promote sport as an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Playing field

The school has a playing field situated further out from the city on the Newmarket Road. Norwich City Football Club played at this Newmarket Road site from 1902 to 1908, with a record attendance of 10,366 against Sheffield Wednesday in a second round FA Cup match in 1908. Following a dispute over the conditions of renting the Newmarket Road ground, in 1908, the club moved to a new home, in a converted disused chalk pit in Rosary Road which became known as "The Nest".

Notable former pupils

  • Richard Alexander - England hockey international
  • Brian Perry - veterinary surgeon and epidemiologist
  • Peter Jarrold
  • Robert Stern - philosopher