Bosworth Independent School
school in Northamptonshire, UK
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. The school offers a variety of scholarships.
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
The School is part of the CATS Global Schools, which was founded in 1915. The School was founded in 1977 as a tutorial college.
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