Northampton School for Boys

Northampton School for Boys

School crest

Northampton School for Boys in the background
Address
Map
Billing Road

,
Northamptonshire
,
NN1 5RT

England
Coordinates52°14′21″N 0°52′02″W / 52.2391°N 0.8672°W / 52.2391; -0.8672
Information
Type11–18 boys Academy
MottoesA Tradition of Excellence Since 1541 / An Independent Academy for the Town and County
Established1541; 483 years ago (1541)
FounderThomas Chipsey
Department for Education URN136299 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherRichard Bernard
GenderBoys
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1528[1]
HousesBrightwell, Chipsey, Manley, Washington
Colour(s)   Red/Blue
Former pupilsOld Northamptonians
WebsiteNorthampton 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.

  1. ^ "School Profile 2004/2005". Directgov. Retrieved 5 September 2006.