Northampton School for Boys | |
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School crest Northampton School for Boys in the background | |
Address | |
Billing Road , Northamptonshire , NN1 5RT England | |
Coordinates | 52°14′21″N 0°52′02″W / 52.2391°N 0.8672°W |
Information | |
Type | 11–18 boys Academy |
Mottoes | A Tradition of Excellence Since 1541 / An Independent Academy for the Town and County |
Established | 1541 |
Founder | Thomas Chipsey |
Department for Education URN | 136299 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | Richard Bernard |
Gender | Boys |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1528[1] |
Houses | Brightwell, Chipsey, Manley, Washington |
Colour(s) | Red/Blue |
Former pupils | Old Northamptonians |
Website | Northampton School for Boys |
Northampton School for Boys (NSB) is an 11–18 boys secondary school in Northampton, England. It was founded as Northampton Grammar School in 1541 by Thomas Chipsey, Mayor of Northampton. Years 7 to 11 are boys-only, while sixth form classes are mixed. The school generally ranks among the best-performing in the county.