The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 8.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
8.5
35.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
1%
40.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.61
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
9% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–22
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 56%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mr Anthony Oulton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Newton Building, Northampton, NN2 6JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHampton Bridge School
Independent · Very close
Northampton International Academy
All-through · Very close
Castle Academy
Primary · 504m away
The CE Academy
Academy · 622m away
New Horizons Academy
Free school · 699m away
Spring Lane Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Primary · 882m away
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Secondary · 882m away
Questions parents ask
Is Bosworth Independent School a selective school?
No. Bosworth Independent School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bosworth Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Bosworth Independent School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2012. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bosworth Independent School?
Bosworth Independent School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bosworth Independent School take?
Bosworth Independent School caters for pupils aged 11 to 22.
Where is Bosworth Independent School?
Bosworth Independent School is in NN2 6JA, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bosworth Independent School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bosworth Independent School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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