Overview
Bishop Cotton Boys School Overview
Bishop Cotton Boys School in Bangalore has a rich and innovative history in education. It originated from the vision of Bishop George Lynch Cotton of Calcutta, who aimed to provide education for European and Eurasian children from modest backgrounds. With the support of Lord Canning, the Viceroy, Rev. Samuel Thomas Pettigrew made this vision a reality. On April 19, 1865, the school opened its doors in a modest house on High Grounds, with Mr. G. Reynolds as its first Headmaster. Throughout its 153-year existence, Bishop Cotton Boys School has become renowned for its commitment to holistic education, character development, co-curricular activities, and sports, all within a framework of discipline and reverence towards the Almighty. The school features a sprawling 13-acre campus equipped with state-of-the-art technology, making it an ideal place for students to learn. To this day, Bishop Cotton Boys School is recognized as the "Eton of the East," standing tall as Bangalore's leading school, one of India's top-ranked schools, and the