The Boarding Houses - Moreton Hall

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The Boarding Houses

Key Sections

A Home from Home
Day Pupils
House Allocation
Junior Boarding
Senior Boarding
Sixth Form Boarding

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“Boarders develop into confident, independent and articulate young people with a pride in their school.”

– ISI Inspection Report

A Home from Home

At Moreton Hall, our boarding houses are more than just accommodation; they’re built on the principle of family, a central tenet that guides our entire community. Within this supportive, family-like environment, we deeply value the individuality of each pupil. Our holistic approach to education places pastoral care at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every girl is nurtured, supported, and empowered to discover and develop her unique qualities, aptitudes, and personality, ultimately becoming the best version of herself.

Belonging to a house is a fundamental aspect of school life for all our pupils and our houses foster a strong sense of community and provide a supportive environment for everyone. Understanding that families have different needs, we offer a flexible approach to boarding. Pupils can choose to fully immerse themselves in boarding life, board on a weekly basis, or even stay for just a few nights each week. This ensures that every pupil, regardless of their boarding arrangement, benefits from the camaraderie and pastoral care offered within their house.

Day Pupils

All day pupils are fully integrated with the boarders and are valued members of the Houses, taking part in House competitions, trips, and events.

Boarding at Moreton Hall boasts a flexible approach that supports busy families and those living away from home, offering options for full boarding, weekly boarding, and flexi boarding. Day pupils may choose to stay for up to three nights a week allowing time to take part in drama rehearsals or try new activities or sports.

House Allocation

At Moreton Hall, applications are made to the school rather than to an individual Boarding House. Following the acceptance of a place, pupils are assigned to a Boarding House as part of a carefully considered allocation process that takes place during the summer term. Families are notified of House placements before the start of the summer holidays.

Pupils may indicate a preference to be with a few named friends, which we will take into account wherever possible, although it is not always possible to meet every request. House allocations are made using a range of criteria, with the aim of creating well-balanced Houses that reflect the broad mix of interests, talents, and personalities of our pupils.

Junior Boarding

Our Junior Boarders thrive in our two dedicated vertical boarding houses: Pilkington and Stables.

These vibrant communities bring together pupils from Remove to Lower 5, creating a unique family atmosphere where younger and older pupils learn from and support each other. In addition, Pilkington is also the home to our Prep girl boarders and Stables is home to our Prep boy boarders.

Dorm sizes vary by age, with our younger boarders benefiting from the support and camaraderie of their peers in larger dorms. As girls progress, especially those in Lower 5, they are roomed in groups of two or three. These rooms are equipped with desks, providing a dedicated space for prep and supporting them as they embark on their GCSE journeys. There are plenty of communal spaces within the boarding house for different groups to get together and for pupils to have friends over to visit.

Senior Boarding

As pupils enter Upper 5, they transition into Rylands House, a dedicated space designed to allow them to focus during this crucial year of their education. This is when they sit their first set of public examinations. They are ably supported by a Housemistress explicitly dedicated to this year group. She, along with the entire house team, provides comprehensive academic and pastoral support throughout the year. Alongside this vital support, the house also ensures there’s plenty of joy on offer, including a memorable post-GCSE river cruise party.

Sixth Form Boarding

As students embark on their Sixth Form journey, they are placed into either Charlesworth or Lloyd-Williams House. Remaining in the same house for both Lower and Upper Sixth ensures consistent support from a dedicated tutor and Housemistress throughout their A-level studies. Both houses boast an abundance of single study rooms and double ensuites, alongside ample social spaces. As students progress from Lower to Upper Sixth, their freedoms steadily increase, with house staff allowing pupils to navigate their own lives more, while still knowing that support is readily available whenever needed. This approach allows pupils to cultivate their independence in preparation for life beyond school.

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