School Lodge fulfils the role of an entrance house for our boarding boys. Our aim is to establish each boy within our boarding community and school. We also strive to develop the sense of self responsibility and independence which will benefit them as they move into the senior part of the school.

The boarding house provides a home for 35 Year 9 boys during term time. As new arrivals, they are able to face the challenges of their new environment together. An extremely well furnished and comfortable Victorian building, the boys are accommodated within a variety of rooms, ranging from 2 beds through to 10! Upon first day arrival a number is picked from hat to establish their first room, with changes being made upon each subsequent term.

The school week is structured and rather busy! Tutorials are combined with lessons. Meal times with activities. Free time with supervised prep. From 7am wake up through to 10pm lights out, it is almost non stop!

At weekends, there are a variety of activities and off-campus excursions which take place throughout the year. Some are for the entire boarding community, while others are particularly for School Lodge boys.

There are of course a set of House rules, but these are best defined as a series of reasonable expectations. These are based upon a common sense approach to behaviour standards and try to reflect parental expectations at home. Boys are expected to act responsibly and with courtesy and respect, and this ensures that School Lodge is maintained as the welcoming and comfortable house which it is.

Staff
House Master:  Mr N S Fowler
Houseparent: Mrs K E Fowler
House MAC: Mrs F Fletcher
Asst. House MAC: Mrs K Devereux, Saturday MAC: C Cockell
Tutors: Mr R Macdonald (Resident), Mr K Raslingham

Duty Staff: Mr R Mathers
Gap Students: Tom Seagrim, Will Mitchell
Domestic Support: Mrs Larkin, Mrs Aldred, Mrs Deacon, Miss Saunders