Bosworth Independent School
Private boarding school in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
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Bosworth Independent School is a co-educational public day and boarding school, located in Northampton, England. Bosworth is a member of the 12 Cats Colleges. Previously known as Bosworth Independent College, the school's name was changed in February 2023.[1] The school offers a variety of scholarships.[2]
| Bosworth Independent School | |
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| Location | |
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The Newton Building, Avenue Campus, St Georges Avenue , , NN2 6JB England 52.25131°N 0.88816°W | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Bosworth Independent College |
| Type | Private Boarding School |
| Established | 1977 |
| 122149 Tables | |
Head teacher | Tony Oulton |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 300 |
| Houses | Boarding;
St. George’s, Poplars, Farthings, Lime Tree’s, Victoria House, Calderfield. Day and Boarding; Althorp, Ashby, Delapre, Rockingham. |
| Colors | Navy and White |
Alumni name | Old Bosworthians |
| Website | http://www.bosworthschool.co.uk |
The school is based around St. George’s Avenue and Barrack Road, with buildings for education and boarding being located on both. The main building being the Newton Building, acquired in 2023. Opposite the Newton Building is the racecourse, an 118 acre open space which was historically a horse racing track up until 1904.
Organisation
Academics
The School offers programmes for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, 2-year GCSE, 1-year GCSE, 2-year A-level, 18-month A-level and A-level preparation.
Here are the latest academic results:
- 2024 A-level A*/C: 100%
- 2024 GCSE A*/A 71%
Buildings
Aside from the main Newton Building, the School has several other buildings around the Barrack Road and St. Georges Avenue area.
Teaching Buildings
- The Newton Building
Recreational Buildings
- Bosworth Hall (formerly St. George's Hall)
- County Ground (Northamptonshire Cricket Ground)
Boarding Facilities
- St. George's
- Poplars
- Farthings
- Calderfield
- Lime Trees
- Victoria House
The School used to operate a Senior House boarding system with some older students living in houses owned by the school in the surrounding area.[5] Today, all students live in supervised boarding accommodation [6]
