It has been a bumper couple of weeks for student achievement as we round off the term, with one more jewel in the crown still to come this weekend. The richly talented Tadiwa Ziwenga (Year 8) takes a starring role in the Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need – airing at 5.25pm on BBC One...

As Headteacher, I am acutely aware that NSB’s success and reputation have not been created by any one generation. The levels of achievement have been built over many years by students, staff, families and supporters who have cared deeply about the school and its future. It is therefore always...

NSB Rugby has rightly attracted significant national attention over recent years, and we are eagerly anticipating the forthcoming documentary celebrating the First XV's remarkable 2025/26 season. Central to the programme's success has been the support of our sponsors, and we owe a particular...

It has been a terrific week of success for our NSB students, not least for Tadiwa Ziwenga from Year 8 who starred on Sunday night in BBC 1 Countryfile - A Cumbrian Harvest - BBC iPlayer as the lead feature for the Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need. Tadiwa's story is dee...

In a fitting way to wrap up a hugely successful year, there has been plenty of exceptional NSB student and staff success to celebrate this week! To begin this final 25/26 bulletin however, we have said a sad goodbye today to some fantastic staff who we thank enormously for their contributions ove...

We enjoyed a fabulous night of celebration at the Expressive Arts Awards Evening on Tuesday. The occasion was a triumphant mix of wonderful awards, moving student speeches, superb performances / displays as well as an inspirational key note from guest speaker and former Head of NMPAT, Peter Smalley...