A Day in the Life
Every boarder's day has a reassuring rhythm: busy, sociable and structured, with time set aside for study, activity and rest.
A Typical Weekday
Times are a guide and vary slightly by year group and term.
- 7.00am
Wake Up
Houseparents and matrons start the day. Rooms tidied, beds made.
- 7.30am
Breakfast
A full cooked and continental breakfast in the dining hall with the whole house.
- 8.20am
Tutor Time
Registration and a check-in with your tutor before lessons begin.
- 8.40am
Lessons
Morning lessons, with a break for a snack and fresh air.
- 12.50pm
Lunch
Lunch with boarders and day pupils together, then clubs, rehearsals or a quiet moment.
- 2.00pm
Lessons and Games
Afternoon lessons, with games and sport on set afternoons.
- 4.15pm
Activities
Clubs, matches, music lessons, drama and the activities programme.
- 6.00pm
Supper
Supper in the dining hall, then back to house.
- 7.00pm
Prep
Supervised evening study, with staff on hand to help.
- 8.30pm
Free Time
Common rooms, phone calls home, house activities and time with friends.
- 9.15pm–10.30pm
Bedtime
Lights out by year group, younger boarders first.