We are delighted to inform you that Mr Adhiraj Mustafi will be joining the BCS faculty as Head of Music this term. Mr Mustafi is an Old Cottonian who was the ISC topper at school and subsequently became a gold medallist in English Literature at St Stephen’s College, Delhi. Mr Mustafi has enjoyed a successful...Read More

“They want their children to be given a range of experiences and to be mentored by staff, as a matter of course, who will invest time and energy into their children as individuals regardless of their ability.” In her article, ‘Is private school really worth it any more’? (11th January 2024, The Times, UK), Melissa...Read More

Happy Republic Day to all from staff at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, India. Republic Day is the day when the Republic of India marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. #HappyRepublicDay2024 #shimla #himachalpradeshRead More

Written by BCS Director, Simon D Weale MA (Oxon) The deodar forest at Bishop Cotton School is a special place. Cloaking the heights of the ‘Knollswood Spur’ on which the school was constructed, the trees act as a protective filter and green swathe between the school and the hustle and bustle of modern-day Shimla. In the days...Read More

 Top & best schools in India – Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Ranking position We are pleased to announce we are nearing at the top of the charts for this year’s rankings with Education World magazine please see link below and chart: All India – Boys Boarding school, Shimla (Vintage) EW India Vintage School Rankings 2023-24...Read More