Boarding Community
Our Boarding Houses are age-appropriate and single-sex to ensure the need for privacy is respected and the right community atmosphere is created for our pupils.
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Stamford is a very inclusive school, where all students are provided with excellent education and support. We believe in respecting others and celebrating difference – and we do everything we can to help our students find the right path in life.
Our boarding community is small, with six boarding properties, which ensures students and our boarding Houseparents feel part of a close-knit community. Our boarding houses are age-appropriate and single-sex to ensure the need for privacy is respected and the right community atmosphere is created for our students. We offer full, weekly, flexible and occasional boarding, so there is something for everyone, depending on circumstances.
Our Houses are full at the weekends, with students enjoying a social life rich in after-school clubs, sports, fun-packed trips and activities tailored to their age group. Boarders can also make use of our leisure centre and pool, or take advantage of support and advice from tutors and Houseparents during homework time.
St Michael’s is our Junior School boarding house for pupils in Years 3-6. We have a maximum of 20 boarders and boast a healthy staff to pupil ratio. St Michael’s is a beautiful period property set in the heart of the Junior School site, surrounded by sports fields and has a tree house, games room and art cupboard so there is something for everyone.
St Paul’s is our house for younger female students and Byard House is the home of lower school boys. Both houses are located in the heart of the Senior School campus and for students in Year 7 – 10. The neighbouring houses team up for social activities and weekend trips to encourage a really dynamic and energetic community atmosphere.
Welland is home to our senior girls in Years 11–12. The House is best described as a home from home, offering a nurturing, kind and caring community. Positivity and fun is at its core, and a true sense of belonging and camaraderie at its heart. Park House is the home for our eldest female students in Year 13, located close to the Burghley Estate. Park House is a safe and quiet space away from the town centre for students to study, relax and unwind.
Browne House is home to our senior boys in Year 11–13. Located on the St Paul’s site, the house is perfectly positioned close to the large playing fields and sports centre, whilst being close to the town centre and social elements of Stamford to allow for some independence.
This allows new joining students to find their feet, familiarise themselves with the School and town itself, and complete all necessary induction tasks in advance of their first day of school.
This buddy systems helps new boarders during their first few weeks. It enables students to be able to learn and understand exactly what school and boarding life at Stamford entails and is a great way to begin to make friends.
They are therefore well integrated in a traditional British education, whilst mixing with other students from many different countries around the world.
Our boarders are surrounded by friendly and helpful boarding, academic and support staff, as well as a strong full UK boarding community.
Our boarding Houseparents canvas the students’ interests when planning weekend activities and our students often enjoy fun outings to nearby adventures such as escape rooms, laser tag, the theatre, or dinner at a local restaurant.
We have great transport links to nearby cities such as Cambridge, Lincoln, and London, which means a day trip further afield can also often be on the agenda. Closer to home, we are very fortunate to have Rutland Water (which has a fantastic Aquapark in the summer!) and Burghley Park on our doorstep, both of which our boarders enjoy in the warmer months.
Our international students are particularly encouraged to share their culture and interests, whether that’s with a House Cooking night making dishes from their home country, or by recognising and celebrating cultural events such as Chinese New Year and Armenian Christmas.
