The largest independent day school for boys in the UK, founded in 1515. Consistently ranked among the top academic schools in England with exceptional A-Level results.
The Catch — Honest Parent Note
Academic King of the North. Boys only. The catch: It is an academic 'grind' school. If your son isn't highly competitive and self-motivated, he might feel invisible in the chase for Oxbridge spots.
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