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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.
Northampton Academy is a mixed secondary school and sixth form in Northampton, Northamptonshire for students aged 11 to 18. Since September 2004, it has been an Academy, part of United Learning, a subsidiary of the United Church Schools Trust (UCST). It includes a special Nucleus STEM programme as well as Elite Sports Academies, covering both ...
In 2004, the school gained specialist Music College status, the first school in England to do so. [4] [5] Ofsted noted in 2006 that the school's status "benefits the wider community as well. For example, students assist in leading music workshops in primary schools, and the school's orchestra performs at local and national events". [4]
The school was founded as Thomas Becket Roman Catholic Upper School; under construction through 1974 [2] and 1975, [3] it had opened by March 1976. [4] It was named after Thomas Becket , 12th-century Archbishop of Canterbury .
The vast majority of girls in the Junior School stay on to the Senior School for their secondary education. Most girls stay on into the Sixth Form and each year girls from other schools join at Year 9 (post prep) and the Sixth Form. Almost all Year 13 leavers proceed to Higher Education, either directly or following a gap year. [3]
Malcolm Arnold Academy is a mixed-gender Academy in Northampton, England, for pupils aged 11 – 18.It was established in 2010 following the closure of the Unity College in July of that year, and opened for year 7 and ages 16+ on 3 September 2010, and for other years on 6 September. [1]
The East Northamptonshire College was originally named the FHMR 6th Form Consortium and comprised four local schools: The Ferrers School based in Higham Ferrers, Rushden Community College based in Rushden, Huxlow Academy based in Irthlingborough, and Manor School and Sports College in Raunds.
Sponne School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form, with 1358 pupils on the roll, around 200 of whom are in the Sixth Form. [2] It is registered as a specialist science and music academy. The school is a member of the Tove Learning Trust, the CEO of which is Dr Jamie Clarke. The Headteacher of the school is Graham Forbes.