Boarding

Boarding at Finborough is a unique experience.  We offer the chance for children to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they are truly valued as individuals.  A home from home, where they can grow up having fun, developing their character and making lifelong friends.

Our growing boarding community offers a uniquely wonderful experience with a warm family feel, we are one boarding house with a male and female divide. Both male and female students are encouraged to spend time with each other in our newly refurbished common areas where students can play pool, table football, watch television/movies on the big screen, take part in cooking, or simply just spend time chilling and chatting.

With the continued investment in our boarding facilities, we have adapted many areas; the students are enjoying new common rooms with the addition of twin/single rooms in girls boarding for our 6th form students.   En-suite facilities are available in each dormitory.

The opportunity for students to spend their school years within one boarding house is very unique.  The staff team run by Head of Boarding, Karen Williams, consists of 10 members who also work across all areas of the school.  The team work on a rota basis and are responsible for the care of all students from Prep 3 through to 6th form.  This provides a wonderful opportunity for boarding staff to know each student on an individual basis and form a fantastic bond, which is a crucial element of a positive boarding experience.  It also supports a joint approach with the student’s academic progress and support.

Our support staff in boarding includes a full-time nurse, catering team, laundry and cleaning team.  Our school nurse, whilst dealing with any medical issues as they arise, also offers a weekly drop-in evening clinic to boarders who may wish to visit.

As well as a vast range of facilities in boarding, we also offer a structured evening activity programme which includes crafts, cooking and sports.

Students have access to all on-site facilities throughout boarding hours such as use of the state-of-the-art gym, study hub, performing arts centre, music rooms and sports facilities.

Senior boarders all attend study, a homework session at the end of the school day attended by day and boarding students.  If they require further time or support for homework or revision, boarders have exclusive access to ‘The Learning Hub’ each evening.  These sessions are led by a member of staff to support with any academic needs.  For our younger students, we ensure reading and homework support is offered within the boarding house on a daily basis. 

Our weekend activity programme which includes frequent external outings is a highlight for our boarding students, all costs for external activities in boarding are included in full boarding fees.  We offer a range of age specific activities including go-karting, paddle boarding, bowling and escape rooms.  Several of these are intended for the whole boarding house, providing a ‘family day out’ experience.

Please click here to see an example of the activity programme.   The boarders handbook can be accessed below.

With full, weekly and flexi boarding options available, we offer a bespoke experience to help your child/children experience the best preparation for life.

We look forward to meeting you.

You become a family in this boarding house, I’ve never experienced anything like it. Everyone is so welcoming and uplifting, feels like home.

Aminata, Year 13 -2021