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

Come and join us @NSBMusicDep for our next event - our annual Fish and Chip Quiz Night. November 19th arrival from 17.00. Please contact musicinfo@nsb.northants.sch.uk or @TheCrippsHall for more information.

19 Oct

This is an AMAZING achievement from a wonderful Y12 pupil. Playing flute in Symphonic Winds dressed as Mr. Potato Head one day in a concert, smashing the British record the next. Huge congratulations from all of us @NSBMusicDep to you!! https://t.co/6kRDEodI1h

17 Oct

Never too early to start talking about Christmas!! Looking forward to a festive term ahead AND welcoming @BBCBigBand back to @TheCrippsHall on January 30th!! Tickets on sale soon. https://t.co/vUkmGWTnk8

15 Oct

⚽U12a County Cup⚽ U12s progressed into the next round of the County Cup. Some very impressive performances across the pitch against a spirited NIA side. Well played all!

19 Oct

Y8 have arrived safely in Norfolk and straight into the action with 2 lots of activities already this afternoon and this evening! for a good night's sleep tonight! https://t.co/GeBHc3tMpv

18 Oct

Congratulations Scarlett on your British Record! https://t.co/7Bkwnayyc8

17 Oct

Revolting Children! None of those tonight! Just amazing, talented, dedicated young adults bringing joy to The Cripps Theatre. It was awesome to see you shine. We'll miss the leavers! Amazing individuals who've passed the baton to some fantastic performers Sing children! #matilda

12 Sep

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7 Sep

Can't believe it's been a year since this fabulous lot performed Wizard of Oz - such amazing memories https://t.co/xuot1N82fl

5 Mar

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10 Sep

Great to be back https://t.co/c3yN68xB3L

4 Sep

Less than 1 hour to go until @musicforyouth Northampton Virtual Festival goes live! #mfyregionalfestival #inspirenutureexcel #unlockpotential https://t.co/klJp5mVjVf

21 Mar

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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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