Houses

Our House System

All pupils belong to one of four houses—Baker, Wagner, Warneford, or Watson—named after Victorian benefactors. Each house feels like a large family, where everyone is valued, supported, and included. Pupils develop strong bonds with their house, taking pride in inter-house competitions and the annual trophy.

Housemasters and Tutors

Each house is led by a housemaster, responsible for the wellbeing of around 80 pupils. Supporting them is a team of tutors, each looking after 8–10 pupils. Tutors monitor academic progress, celebrate achievements, and oversee behaviour and organisation. Minor concerns are handled by tutors, while more serious issues involve the housemaster.

Daily Pastoral Support

• Tutors meet their groups twice daily for check-ins.
• Morning and afternoon registration includes attendance, wellbeing checks, and phone collection to help pupils focus.
• Weekly House Line sessions bring the whole house together, building community and connection.

Communication and Care

Housemasters and tutors maintain regular communication with parents or guardians about important matters. Every pupil knows they can turn to their tutor or housemaster for guidance, support, and encouragement, balancing care with challenge.

Pupil Voice

It is important that our pupils have a strong voice and take an active role in the running of the school. Ours is a listening culture, and this allow our pupils to express their opinions and know that their ideas will be respected and, if necessary, acted upon. Sixth Formers may apply to become prefects in their final year, a role that is considered an important leadership opportunity for our senior pupils. The Student Voice is a committee of elected members from all year groups that meets once every half term to discuss matters of concern to the pupil body. We also have a team of peer listeners, each of whom has received formal training, which is an important part of our pastoral structure.