BOARDING
COEDUCATIONAL BOARDING
All our boarding houses are proudly co-educational, reflecting our belief in the social, personal and educational benefits of boys and girls living and learning together. Co-educational boarding helps students grow into confident, empathetic, and independent young adults while forming positive, respectful relationships.
Boys and girls enjoy thoughtfully arranged bedrooms and separate sleeping corridors, giving them privacy and personal space while feeling safe, comfortable and respected. Clear routines and expectations support a secure, caring environment where every student can thrive.
Students also come together in welcoming communal spaces for socialising, recreation and study. These shared areas encourage friendships across genders and year groups, nurture communication and emotional intelligence and foster a true sense of belonging in our diverse and supportive boarding community.
OUR BOARDING COMMUNITY
Our boarding houses are vibrant, close-knit communities, more like extended families where students share conversations, laughter and moments of excitement balanced with calm reflection. While nothing can replace home, our houses provide a warm, welcoming environment built on genuine care.
With pastoral care at the heart of every house, we foster nurturing, inclusive boarding communities where mutual respect, shared achievements and student wellbeing are central. Students are encouraged to form positive relationships, develop empathy and tolerance, and build lasting friendships.
We ensure no distinction between boarding and day students, so everyone feels equally included and valued. Our international boarders bring diverse cultures and perspectives, enriching daily life and creating a strong sense of belonging and pride in the shared community.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Frensham offers a vibrant, inclusive boarding community where students from around the world live, learn and thrive together. Our overseas students are a valued part of campus life, bringing diverse perspectives that enrich learning and foster global citizenship, cultural understanding and lifelong friendships.
With outstanding pastoral care, our experienced house parents support each boarder as an individual, creating a warm, home-like environment where students feel safe, supported and inspired to reach their full potential. In this nurturing setting, young people develop confidence, independence and meaningful connections. When they return home, they carry with them lasting relationships and the knowledge that Frensham and its global boarding community will remain an important part of their lives.
YEARS 7 TO 9: HAMILTON HOUSE
Welcome to Hamilton House, our co-educational junior boarding house for Years 7–9, offering a warm and relaxed introduction to boarding school life. With a true home-away-from-home feel, students share meals together and enjoy cosy communal spaces.
A wide range of evening boarding activities helps boarders build friendships and discover new interests, while dedicated prep support ensures strong academic progress. At the heart of Hamilton House is exceptional pastoral care, nurturing confidence, independence, and wellbeing. More than just accommodation, it’s a supportive boarding school community where every student feels valued and at home.
YRS 10 & 11: MAIN HOUSE
Main House is our co-educational senior boarding house for Years 10–11, offering a supportive and structured boarding school environment where students live, study, and socialise together. With girls’ and boys’ wings connected by shared common rooms, it provides the ideal balance of independence and guidance, underpinned by clear expectations and mutual respect.
Boarders enjoy access to the house at lunchtime and after school, alongside dedicated prep time and strong academic support. Students are encouraged to engage fully in school life through clubs, sport, and social activities, with regular house events such as cooking nights, football, and movie evenings supporting wellbeing and friendships. More than accommodation, Main House is a welcoming boarding school community that helps teenagers grow in confidence and responsibility.
SIXTH FORM: ROBERTS HOUSE
Roberts House is the heart of our Sixth Form, home to both boarders and day students as well as the Sixth Form team. It is a vibrant hub for study and socialising, where students can work, relax and connect in a supportive environment.
Male and female boarders have single rooms on separate sides with shared common areas that encourage friendships, collaboration and community. International students bring diverse perspectives, enriching life in the house and fostering a global outlook.
With dedicated pastoral care from the Sixth Form team, students enjoy the freedom and responsibility of Sixth Form life while feeling fully supported. Access to the common areas, on-site kitchens and quiet study spaces ensures they can thrive academically, socially and personally.
ACTIVITIES
Boarding life doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Evenings and weekends strike a balance between homework, quiet time and fun. In keeping with our aim to make boarding life feel as close to family life as possible, Saturdays tend to be lively and activity-filled, followed by a quieter, more relaxed Sunday.
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
INCLUDE:
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basketball in the sports hall
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using the fitness suite
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cooking and arts and crafts
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movie nights
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Esports
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spa evenings
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open art centre
WEEKEND
ACTIVITIES
INCLUDE:
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shopping trips to London and Guildford
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trips to leisure centres and water parks
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supermarket runs to stock up on essentials
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trips to restaurants and cinemas
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theatre trips
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strawberry picking
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vintage clothes fairs
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theme park visits
BOARDING
WEEKEND
At the beginning of each school year, we host a Boarders Weekend during which all full, weekly and flexi boarders stay on site for an activity-packed programme. Designed to help boarders and staff get to know one another, the weekend provides a warm and welcoming introduction to both the school and our boarding community.
