Bootham School

Bootham School is an independent boarding school in the city of York, England, founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1823. It is close to York Minster.

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Boarding school - York - England - Religious Society of Friends - 1823 - York Minster

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Famous alumni include the 19th century parliamentary leader John Bright, mathematician Lewis Fry Richardson and the Nobel peace prize winner of 1959 Philip John Noel-Baker. The school is particularly well known for its strength in the natural and physical sciences. Although many pupils achieve successful exam results, in keeping with its Quaker ethos, the school is also well known for maintaining a very friendly and informal environment. According to UK League Tables, Bootham is among the top 10 independent and grammar schools in England ranked for A-level results, and the top public school.

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Lewis Fry Richardson - Nobel peace prize - 1959 - Philip John Noel-Baker

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