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

Calling all @NSBMusicDep alumni - check your emails and get in touch. Saturday July 17th NSB Music Department 'Picnic in the Park' is happening. As long as restrictions are lifted I think we ALL deserve a performance or two! #CanDoMusic

8 May

NMPAT County Auditions are here! For full details, including requirements for each instrument, visit https://t.co/wsRqzmyDSE You have until Monday 24th May to submit your online application! #CanDoMusic #NMPATCanDo #HereForCulture https://t.co/tmzH0gqkXf

4 May

Looking forward to a busy day with Junior Metalworks, Wind Band and Symphonic Winds. Good luck to Year 11s and Year 13s who are starting their assessments today.

29 Apr

Fantastic news for OB @Courtney_Lawes! Great for him to get another call up to @lionsofficial. He's come a long way since school and always deserves his shirt. The school wish you all the best on tour! #respectingthepast @SaintsRugby @NOSRFC https://t.co/hNwafoqgGB

6 May

Headmaster's Bulletin 30th April 2021 - The school is proud to be able to reveal the newly completed rugby team shelters at the 1st XV pitch... https://t.co/6cnsTuW1r4 https://t.co/8F8ZE77ihX

2 May

UPCOMING GAME! The U18's will be facing @SaintsRugby U18's at StoneX Stadium on Saturday 1st May. Kick off at 13H00. Check out the team sheet below and good luck to all our players! #rugby #saracensacademy #rugbyacademy #gameday #matchday #schoolrugby #backtosport https://t.co/86kUbDmLNC

29 Apr

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

Mental Health Awareness - Express Yourself! Northamptonshire Mental Health Awareness Day 12th February - ME Time! https://t.co/5UDfgubETF

8 Feb

Mental Health Awareness - Express Yourself! Northamptonshire Mental Health Awareness Day 12th February - ME Time! https://t.co/Sd3EpMnsYE

8 Feb

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

21 Mar

The school has taken the difficult decision to cancel the Spring Concert on Tues 17th March. This decision has been made following an assessment of risk in regards to COVID-19 transmission. All monies will be refunded. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. https://t.co/LWo0eVPEKO

16 Mar

ACTIN - Dick Whittington at The Cripps Hall Theatre event tickets from TicketSource https://t.co/9EWD1bStaZ

17 Jan

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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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