Northampton School for Boys

Northampton School for Boys is an 11-18 state funded single sex boys’ school. Girls are admitted to the Sixth Form. The school has an illustrious heritage; founded in 1541 by Thomas Chipsey in Bridge Street it then moved to the present site in 1911. His fellow trustees included Laurence and Edward Manley, William Brightwell and Laurence Washington – an antecedent of George Washington, first President of the USA.

Richard Bernard

Headmaster

On Twitter

Welcome back to all our wonderful musicians. We have been in School today recording A Level Music recitals - blown away by the talent on display. A day filled with so many diverse pieces - bravo to all!!

15 Apr

A huge well done to all pupils @NSBMusicDep for their wonderful playing over this weekend @musicforyouth regional held @TheCrippsHall. We are sooooooooo lucky to have such talented pupils!!!

24 Mar

A huge thanks to all staff and students for last night's March Madness Concert - some great playing in preparation for @musicforyouth!!

14 Mar

⚽️U12 County Champions 2024⚽️ Congratulations to our U12s who won their final this afternoon to become County Champions. Hopefully the start of many years of success for this talented team. https://t.co/JnrKcXED5c

18 Apr

BRITISH RECORD ⏱️ Scarlett Humphrey lowers the Women's S11 50m Freestyle mark to 30.64 during the Thursday morning heats in London Tune in live online via @C4Sport https://t.co/w6Vu70Pd1J https://t.co/aZrkmFnmTA

4 Apr

⚽️U15 County Cup Final⚽️ It wasn’t to be for the U15s as they came up short losing 1-0 @AbbeyfieldSch who deserved their win. The NSB boys were knocking on the door throughout but Abbeyfield held firm in appalling conditions. Congrats to our opponents on their victory.

29 Mar

The NSB senior dance team had an amazing day at @Sadlers_Wells #makingmoves today showcasing their final piece after months of working together as young choreographers https://t.co/8rPYfEJWjn

29 Feb

Warming up and rehearsing the dance through. https://t.co/0bDwzRTjCn

29 Feb

NSB Dance at Sadler’s Wells Making Moves project 2024 https://t.co/wLq9Pw1MiS

29 Feb

https://t.co/YOcMpR1otf

26 Jan

https://t.co/7F2kq8pq8j

10 Apr

We’re having a fantastic day at @NMPATrust day 2 of their MFY Regional Festival! We can’t wait for the rest of today and tomorrow! Don’t forget to tag us in your photos #mfyregionals2023 #northampton #nmpat #choir #youngmusicians #brassband https://t.co/Gyiu2IYR5l

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'Students enjoy outstanding opportunities to take part in clubs and activities. This helps to build the excellent relationships between students and staff which are at the heart of students' highly successful learning' OFSTED 2014
'Students make outstanding progress across a range of subjects. They make exceptional progress in mathematics' OSFTED 2014
'The Sixth Form is outstanding because students make excellent progress. A high proportion of students gain places at top universities' OFSTED 2014

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