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One of the real differences about Frensham is our open, equal environment. There is no forced deference or demanded respect. We are all in this together. A strong basis of mutual respect and equality creates an innovative, lively place to work. WORKING AT FRENSHAM TEACHING STAFF As a progressive school, our teachers will find an exciting innovative opportunity to really engage with the students. Their role is not just to disperse knowledge, but to instill lasting learning and skills. Beyond a specific subject, our teachers engage students in cross-curricular projects and social, moral and ethical discussions and above all create genuine, lasting relationships built on mutual respect. Maths Teacher To teach Maths from Key Stage 3, with the potential of A Level teaching for the right candidate. The teacher of Maths should both stretch and support students, helping them to become confident Mathematicians. The ability to teach A Level Maths and/or Further Maths is an advantage, but not a requirement. This is a permanent role to begin in September 2026. A full-time or part-time position could be considered. Closing date 4 March at 9am Download the Job Pack SUPPORT STAFF As a cohesive community, it is just as important that our support staff are onboard with the communal vision and ethos of the school. There are many events throughout the year, not to mention lunchtime everyday, where students, teachers and support staff come together. It's more than just a day job, but something that you can become passionately involved with. There are currently no support staff vacancies Frensham Heights is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires its staff to share this commitment. All candidates will have a Safeguarding Suitability interview and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, checks with past employers and a Prohibition from Teaching and Management Check. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

An introduction to Frensham Heights, a progressive independent day and boarding school for 3 to 18 year olds in Surrey - refreshingly different since 1925. A progressive day and boarding school, refreshingly different since 1925. Join us for an Open Morning COME TO OUR WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING TUESDAY 10TH MARCH 2026 BOOK HERE ADMISSIONS BOOK A VISIT SAFEGUARDING ISI INSPECTION 2025 GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied DISCOVER FRENSHAM HEIGHTS The best way to discover Frensham Heights is to come and see us for yourself, but we hope our film and website will give you a strong insight into who we are. This year we are celebrating 100 Years of Frensham! Read more about our Centenary here. WHO WE ARE When looking at who we are, it’s also really important to look at where we came from. The things that make this school truly different were given to us by our founders 100 years ago and have not only stood the test of time, but are arguably more relevant now than ever before. CONTINUE READING OUR APPROACH One of our main goals is to put each student's learning into their own hands. They will learn to learn using the best methods for them – experimenting, exploring and collaborating – trying new things, getting things wrong and trying again. CONTINUE READING OUR BROAD CURRICULUM Our students explore an amazingly diverse timetable made up of mathematical and scientific, creative and performing, linguistic and literary, physical and technological, spiritual, moral, social and cultural subjects - all held in equal importance. CONTINUE READING THE FRENSHAM SPIRIT There is an energy. A feeling of happiness and calmness. It comes from all the children being comfortable in their own skins. With no prefects or head boys and girls, everyone is on a level playing ground. They can be who they are. CONTINUE READING BOARDING In our boarding houses, great emphasis is placed on the creation of a caring community which shares a philosophy based on mutual respect, enthusiasm and enjoyment of each other’s company and achievements. CONTINUE READING FIREFLIES Nursery & Preschool Our nursery environment keeps imaginations alive and curiosity glowing. READ MORE SENIOR SCHOOL Years 7 to 11 Our aim is to give our students the knowledge and thinking skills to take on whatever may turn up on exams and also in life beyond. READ MORE JUNIOR SCHOOL Reception to Year 6 A uniquely child-centred education that embodies the refreshingly progressive values of the wider school. READ MORE SIXTH FORM Years 12 to 13 A lively, vibrant part of the school supporting students through their A-Levels and in choosing their path to the wider world. READ MORE JOINING FRENSHAM We want every parent to be sure that Frensham is the right place for their child to grow. We'd love to help you find out more. READ MORE WHO WE TEACH From 3 to 18 years, we welcome students at all stages of their educational journey. REGISTER If you would like your child to take part in our assessment process, please register here. You will also receive invitations to school events throughout the year. REGISTER YOUR CHILD FLORENCE ANDREWS | OLD FRENSHAMIAN "The freedom given at Frensham, perhaps more than at other schools, helps students to be more ambitious and driven rather than the other way round. I think naturally humans want to learn – you look at toddlers and they want to learn to walk, they want to learn to talk – and I don't think that changes. The more regimented and stifling you make an educational environment, the more people resist it and decide they don't like learning. Frensham's really good at spotting what someone loves and what their talent is... and they follow that." HEAR MORE FROM FLORENCE GET IN TOUCH VENUE HIRE We have many facilities available for hire to the local community from our stunning Aldridge Theatre and Recital Room to our astroturf and playing fields. VENUE HIRE WHAT'S ON AT THE ALDRIDGE Find out what's going on at Frensham, from school events to professional theatre companies and visiting speakers. WHAT'S ON CONTACT US Whether to book a tour or just have a chat about whether Frensham might be right for your family, we're always happy to help. CONTACT US Back to Top

Frensham Heights is a unique and refreshing community. Founded by three inspiring women looking for an alternative style of education, we ask our teachers and staff to be brave in their work and passionate about our ethos. OUR STAFF Heads of Faculty Year Six Team Support for Learning Assistant Head of Sixth Form English Dept Assistant Head (Student Development) PE Department Geography Department School Office Senior Leadership Admissions Health Centre Junior School Boarding Staff Support Staff Pastoral & Progress Leaders Teaching Staff Senior Leadership FRENSHAM STAFF 2025-26 SENIOR LEADERS Ben McCarey Head - email Ben at head@frensham.org Roz Doctor Director of Finance and Operations Andy Spink Deputy Head Nick Oram-Tooley D eputy Head and Head of Junior School Aman da McCallum Director of Education G iles Rudd Assistant Head (Progress & Assessment) Jo Dalziel Assistant Head (Pastoral, Progress & Behaviour) Charlie Bennett Head of Sixth Form J a ck Talman DSL Louise Moore Director of IT Sara A cworth Director of Marketing, Communications & Admissions Sian Owens Head of Boarding Pastoral & Progress Leaders Assistant Heads School Office HEADS OF YEAR Karen McBride Head of Years 7 & 8 Kate Forster Head of Year 9 Paul Hughes Head of Years 10 & 11 Alis on Bundy Sixth Form Pastoral Leader Pippa Gaut Sixth Form Academic Leader SCHOOL OFFICE Lindsey Boyce PA to the Head email Lindsey Susie Birdsall PA to the Support Directors and Head of Governance email Susie Julia Black School Secretary and PA to Deputy Head & Assistant Head (Pastoral) email Julia Mitch Jones PA to the Director of Education & Academic Assistant Head (Progress & Assessment) email Mitch Liv Hannon Junior School Administrator and PA to the Head of Junior School email Olivia Rachel Al-Azzawi Exams Officer email Rachel Admissions ADMISSIONS & MARKETING Sara A cworth Director of Marketing, Communications & Admissions Sasha Cowley Admissions Jenny Perring Admissions Amy Marriott Social Media Joanne Van Campen Marketing & Events Polly Murray Alumni email our Admissions Team on admissions@frensham.org To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org for Ben, use head@frensham.org JUNIOR SCHOOL Nick Oram-Tooley Head of Junior School Liv Hannon Junior School Administrator and PA to the Head of Junior School juniorschool@frensham.org Meghan Guy JS Assistant Head of Pastoral & Wellbeing Jade Lefevre JS Assistant Head of Teaching & Learning Kim Ramelli Head of Early Years Sarah-Jayne Thorne Fireflies Nursery Manager Kelly Hewitt Junior School Head of Learning Support Hannah Fernandes Junior School Art Teacher Jon Gilpin Forest Class Teacher JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASS TEACHERS Fireflies Nursery Amber Barrett Amelia Patten Lesley Sigley Liz Waite Sarah-Jayne Thorne Tania Negus Reception Kim Ramelli Lauren Jelley Year 1 Esme Lee Lauren Jelley Year 2 Katie Wright Year 3 Elana Pickering Sam Wright Year 4 Jade Lefevre Year 5 Kat e Middleton Ranjani Ravichandran Sarah Davies Year 6 Clive Esterhuysen Meghan Guy Forest Class Jon Gilpin JUNIOR SCHOOL EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS & TEACHING ASSISTANTS Amy Carter Debbie Cross Debbie Hun t Gemma Matthews Judith Wallace Kate Greening Louise Wheeler Natasha Smith To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org Junior School Teaching Staff BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Grant Gallacher Head of Business Studies, Head of Careers Barry Carr Business, Economics and Sociology Teacher COMPUTER SCIENCE & ICT Karl Byrne Head of Computer Science Tim Tester Digital Lead and Curriculum Lead - ICT & IT Teacher CREATIVE ARTS Brendan Horstead Head of Creative Arts Katherine Loudoun Head of Art Anna Boon-Arnell Curriculum Lead Graphics, Photography and Art Teacher Mary Pedder Art Technician Gemma Burns Head of Design & Technology Sarah Farr Curriculum Lead Photography Amy Marriott Ceramics Teacher Neil Martin Design & Technology Teacher and Technician Giles Rudd Design & Technology Teacher, Academic Assistant Head ENGLISH Samantha Stuart Head of English Alison Bundy English Teacher Joe Riley English Teacher and Subject Lead Film Kate Forster Curriculum Lead KS3 English Zoë Richardson English Teacher FILM STUDIES Charlie Bennett Film Studies, History and Politics Teacher Joe Riley Subject Lead Film and English Teacher GEOGRAPHY James Bell Head of Geography Karen McBride Geography, Horizons and PRE Teacher Will Paskell Geography and Horizons Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org HISTORY & POLITICS Matt Burns Head of History Charlie Bennett Film Studies, History and Politics Teacher Amanda McCallum History, Geography and Horizons Teacher Jennie Burrows History and Politics Teacher Sophia Colley History Teacher HORIZONS/PSHE Jack Talman Head of Horizons/PRE Teacher Karen McBride Geography, Horizons and PRE Teacher Aman da McCallum History & Geography & Horizons Teacher Will Paskell Geography and Horizons Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org MATHS Chrissy Rose Head of Maths Ta mzyn Johnson 2nd in Maths D aniel Pullen Maths Teacher Hannah Savory Maths Teacher Jack Scullion Maths and PE Teacher Katherine Howes Maths Teacher Paul Hughes Maths Teacher Sarah Parker Maths Teacher MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Valerie Taylor-Meysonnet Head of EAL and MFL Marta Bautista-Cabello French & Spanish Teache r Richard Arthur French Teache r Kat e Middleton MFL and PSHE Teacher OUTDOOR EDUCATION Linn Kathenes-Mcguigan Head of Outdoor Education Matt Brown Outdoor Education Assistant Jon Gilpin Forest Class Teacher PE & GAMES Phil Stanway Director of Sport Ollie Baker PGCE Graduate Student PE Rory Burwood PE Teacher Jo Dalziel PE Teacher Millie Forrest PE Teacher David Lloyd Sports Coach Sian Owens PE Teacher (Maternity leave) Jack Scullion Maths and PE Teacher Andy Spink PE Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org PERFORMING ARTS Kat Pinnell Director of Performing Arts Laura Eaton Head of Music Rebecca McKellar Head of Dance Sam Sugarman Head of Drama L ynn Goodburne Dance Teacher Clare Esterhuysen Drama Teacher Josh Edwards Music Teacher Tori Edwards Music Teacher (Maternity cover) PERIPATETIC MUSIC TEACHERS Adam Jennings Alex Canadine Brigitte Subkov Bryony Rawstron Claire Bradder Claire Hasted Dani May Dylan Kirk Jenny Randall Jenni Harper Laura Caister Laurence Hall Mandy Morgan Phil Taylor Roland Chadwick Sally Cartwright Tori Edwards Zoe Phillips PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION & ETHICS (PRE) Caroline Paterson Head of PRE J ack Talman Head of Horizons and PRE Teacher Karen McBride Geography and PRE Teacher PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY Paul Sogaard Head of Psychology & Sociology Barry Carr Business, Economics and Sociology Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org SCIENCE Nick Boon-Arnell Head of Science Holly Thompson Head of Physics Andrew Ellison Science Teacher Charlotte Douglass Science Teacher Jeff Loomis Science Teacher Pippa Gaut Science Teacher Richard Jones Acting Head of Science Janette Wiggs Senior Science Technician Amy Norman Science Technician Kerry Howard Science Technician LEARNING SUPPORT Beverley Wrigglesworth Director of Learning Support Kelly Hewitt Junior School Head of Learning Support Angharad Bullock PA to the Director of Learning Support Anneli Lowe Senior School 1:1 HLTA Julia Harrison Senior School 1:1 HLTA Lindsay Morrison Learning Support Teacher Sarah Parker Learning Support Teacher VISITING TUTORS Clare Brown (FH Named Specialist Teacher Assessor) Cheryl Cran Sally Lowndes Lindsay Morrison Alice Muddiman Sarah Parker HEALTH CENTRE healthcentre@frensham.org Carys Willman, RN Senior School Nurse Debbie Hu ddleson, RN School Nurse Zoe Lightfoot RN School Nurse Lucy Owen School Counsellor Sasan Dowlatshahi School Counsellor Dr. Steve Scott-Perry Medical Officer (visiting) To email the health centre, please use healthcentre@frensham.org Health Centre BOARDING STAFF Sian Owens Head of Boarding Hamilton House (Years 7 to 9) Lynn Goodburne : Head of Hamilton House Jon Gilpin : Deputy Head of Hamilton House Kate Greening : House Parent Hector Walker: Graduate Gap Student Main House (Years 10 & 11) Jack Scullion: Head of Main House Lauren Jelley : Deputy Head of Hamilton House Debbie Hunt : House Parent Roberts House (Sixth Form) Will Paskell: Head of Roberts House David Lloyd: Deputy Head of Roberts House Colette Hill : House Parent HOUSEKEEPING Amy Lee Head of Housekeeping ESTATES Jim Miller Head of Maintenance Mark Blyth Maintenance Assistant Richard Castine Maintenance Assistant Tristan Petch Maintenance Assistant/Caretaker To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org SUPPORT STAFF Rachel Goddard Payroll Manager / Enterprises Finance Jasmine Lee Accounts Apprentice Ruby Kwok Accounts Payable Sarah Pridmore Accounts - Fees Hilary Bannister HUB Supervisor Justin Su tton Theatre Manager Helen Tuffin Theatre Technician Ruth Wilde Resources, Reprographics and Transport Mark Dixon Resources & IT Support Caroline Eaton Data Administrator Noel Rasmussen Librarian Sally Vivian Music School Secretary Jane Porter Receptionist Tamsin Paola Receptionist Laura Bell Receptionist Kerry Guy Enterprises Manager Boarding Staff Support Staff

The best way to really find out about Frensham and what makes us different is to come and see for yourself. We are really happy to show families around our beautiful school. We offer private tours during the school day where you can get a real glimpse into day to day life. Or come for a bigger Open Morning event where you can meet all our teachers, sit in on student panels and hear from our Head. Whatever works better for you and your family, we're here to help. OPEN EVENTS OPEN EVENTS DISCOVERY SESSIONS UPCOMING SCHOOL OPEN EVENTS This is a wonderful opportunity for us to show prospective families around our beautiful school site and share with them what makes Frensham Heights such a distinctive school. During the event families have the chance to speak with members of staff and a hear a few words from our Head. Families will then go off in small groups with a member of staff to visit the grounds and hear about life at Frensham, returning at the end for some refreshments and a further opportunity to chat to us. WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Tuesday 10th March 2026 | 9.00am Join us for our Whole School Open Morning and discover what makes Frensham such a special place for children from Nursery through to Sixth Form. Our progressive and nurturing approach encourages curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning at every stage. During the morning, you’ll hear from our Head, Ben McCarey, and have the opportunity to meet our dedicated teachers, staff, and students. You’ll also explore our beautiful campus, see our inspiring facilities and watch classes in action across all age groups. It’s the perfect way to experience the spirit of Frensham and understand what truly sets our community apart. SIGN UP HERE SCHOOL IS AN ADVENTURE! RECEPTION DISCOVERY MORNING Tuesday 17th March 2026 | 9.30pm We'd love to invite you to share in something truly special - a forest session in our beautiful woodlands and treehouse, alongside our Nursery and Reception children and teachers. Watch your child come alive as they explore, discover and wonder their way through the trees with our dedicated Forest School team, while you take the time to connect with our warm and passionate early years staff. And if the weather is kind to us, we'll gather together to finish the afternoon around a crackling campfire. SIGN UP HERE WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN EVENING Friday 8th May 2026 | 5.00pm This is a wonderful opportunity to take a look around our beautiful school site and find out what makes Frensham Heights such a distinctive school. You'll have the chance to hear a few words from our Head, Ben McCarey, and listen to a student panel and see some of our talented students perform. We will then go off in small groups with a member of staff to visit the grounds and hear about life at Frensham. The evening will end with refreshments in our ballroom and on the front lawn if weather permits. SIGN UP HERE WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Friday 19th June 2026 | 9.00am Join us for our Whole School Open Morning and discover what makes Frensham such a special place for children from Nursery through to Sixth Form. Our progressive and nurturing approach encourages curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning at every stage. During the morning, you’ll hear from our Head, Ben McCarey, and have the opportunity to meet our dedicated teachers, staff, and students. You’ll also explore our beautiful campus, see our inspiring facilities and watch classes in action across all age groups. It’s the perfect way to experience the spirit of Frensham and understand what truly sets our community apart. SIGN UP HERE GET IN TOUCH Please contact our Admissions team to learn about our school, book a private tour or a chat with our Head. You can call us on +44 (0)1252 792561 or email admissions@frensham.org AFTER SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS 2025-26 We are really excited to launch a brand new programme of discovery sessions for the next academic year. This is a range of opportunities for children of all ages to come in and experience life at Frensham and use our amazing facilities. And while your child enjoys a little snapshot of life at Frensham, we would love to treat you to a coffee in our theatre café! We will be adding new sessions throughout the year, so please check back. JUNIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS SENIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS JUNIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS - for students currently in Yrs 1-6 Multiple Dates Thu 26 Feb Junior School Brain Busters Discovery Adventure / Join the waitlist 26 Feb 2026, 15:30 – 16:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For children currently in Years 3 & 4. Puzzles, challenges, thunks, creative thinking and problem solving! Share Multiple Dates Thu 26 Feb Junior School Performing Arts Discovery Adventure / Join the waitlist 26 Feb 2026, 15:30 – 16:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For children currently in Years 5 & 6. Come and join our afterschool performance club. No experience needed, just bring your big smile and a whole lot of energy. Let's make some magic together! Share Multiple Dates Mon 02 Mar Junior School Performing Arts Discovery Adventure / Join the waitlist 02 Mar 2026, 15:30 – 16:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For children currently in Years 1 to 4. Come and join our afterschool performance club. No experience needed, just bring your big smile and a whole lot of energy. Let's make some magic together! Share Multiple Dates Mon 02 Mar Junior School Hockey Discovery Session / Join the waitlist 02 Mar 2026, 15:30 – 16:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For students currently in Years 3 to 6. This session is free and aimed at non-Frensham Heights students looking to discover what we're all about. The session is run by Frensham Heights PE teachers and your child will be playing alongside current Frensham Heights students. Share Multiple Dates Mon 02 Mar Junior School Esports Discovery Session / Join the waitlist 02 Mar 2026, 16:30 – 17:15 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For students currently in Years 4 to 6. This session is free and aimed at non-Frensham Heights students looking to discover what we're all about. The session is run by one of our Computer Science teachers and your child will be working alongside current Frensham Heights students. Share SENIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY SESSIONS for students currently in Yrs 7-11 Multiple Dates Thu 26 Feb Frensham Winter Cricket Nets Discovery Session / Join the waitlist 26 Feb 2026, 16:30 – 17:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For students currently in Years 7 to 11. This session is free and aimed at non-Frensham Heights students looking to discover what we're all about. The session is run by Frensham Heights PE teachers and your child will be playing alongside current Frensham Heights students. Share Multiple Dates Mon 02 Mar Frensham Hockey Discovery Session / Join the waitlist 02 Mar 2026, 16:30 – 17:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For students currently in Years 7 to 11. This session is free and aimed at non-Frensham Heights students looking to discover what we're all about. The session is run by Frensham Heights PE teachers and your child will be playing alongside current Frensham Heights students. Share Multiple Dates Tue 03 Mar Frensham Volleyball Discovery Session / Book your place 03 Mar 2026, 16:30 – 17:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For students currently in Years 9 to 11. This session is free and aimed at non-Frensham Heights students looking to discover what we're all about. The session is run by Frensham Heights PE teachers and your child will be playing alongside current Frensham Heights students. Share Multiple Dates Wed 11 Mar Frensham Esports Discovery Session / Book your place 11 Mar 2026, 16:30 – 17:30 Frensham Heights School, Frensham Heights Rd, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA, UK For students currently in Years 7 to 11. This session is free and aimed at non-Frensham Heights students looking to discover what we're all about. The session is run by one of our Computer Science teachers and your child will be working alongside current Frensham Heights students. Share

At Frensham, we aim to educate the whole child and so when it comes to our admissions and assessment processes, we are committed to looking beyond just test results. We make offers based on who we believe will truly benefit from our unique curriculum and who will in turn be kind, passionate and active members of the school community. ADMISSIONS Discover what makes us different. Choosing a school is a very personal and important decision for every family we meet regardless of the stage of education you are looking for. We also know that families who choose Frensham are often looking for something different, an education that is looking to the future but that also nurtures and results in happy, fulfilled young people. We are proud of our unique ethos and there’s no better way to experience what makes us stand out from the crowd, than to come and see for yourself. ADMISSIONS JOIN US FOR AN OPEN MORNING REGISTER FEES ISI INSPECTION GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE ARTS AWARDS INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS DATES FOR 2026 ENTRY THURS 1 OCT 2026 ADMISSIONS ADVENTURE YR 7 SAT 31 OCT 2026 REGISTRATION DEADLINE YR 7 & UP FRI 13 NOV 2026 SIXTH FORM ENTRANCE DAY YR 12 SAT 28 NOV 2026 INTERVIEW DAY YR 7 - 10 SAT 16 JAN 2027 ENTRANCE DAY YR 7 - 10 Admissions for the Firefly Nursery and Junior School Admissions cater to individual children throughout the year as spaces allow. Please contact admissions@frensham.org BOOK A TOUR! Frensham is a selective school, but not in the same sense as others may be. Our aim is to identify potential. We are looking for well-rounded children with a genuine interest in education in the broadest sense of the word, with interests that stretch beyond the confines of the academic curriculum. We have strong traditions across a broad range of subjects and there are many extra-curricular activities, all of which are important in developing a well-balanced, confident individual. Our selection process is designed to identify those children who will benefit from all that Frensham has to offer and who in turn will make a positive contribution towards the life of the School. The exact criteria for admission will depend on the year of entry. See below. OUR ADMISSIONS POLICY PROSPECTUS If you haven’t already, please read our general prospectus “Who We Are” and our range of information booklets. Along with our website, they should give you a really good sense of what makes Frensham different and if we could be right for your child and your family. OUR PROSPECTUS VISIT Please come and visit! This is by far the best way to really see what makes Frensham different. You can come in for a private tour during the school day to see things in action or join us for one of our Open Mornings where you’ll have the chance to see all our facilities, meet staff and students and listen to a few words from our Head. BOOK A TOUR REGISTER If you would like to take things further, please register your child at www.frensham.org/register for them to become part of our assessment process. It takes about 15 minutes and there is a £250 non-refundable registration fee (£100 for Nursery). REGISTER REGISTER FOR NURSERY REGISTER REGISTER If you would like your child to take part in our entrance process, please register here. You will also receive invitations to school events throughout the year. REGISTER YOUR CHILD REGISTER FOR NURSERY REGISTER FOR NURSERY OUR PROSPECTUS & INFO BOOKLETS VIEW HERE NEW PARENTS' INFO ASSESSMENTS OUR ENTRANCE PROCESS Our assessment process is slightly different for each area of the school. You’ll find more details below of what normally happens in our different year groups. NURSERY & RECEPTION Once you have registered, we’ll invite you to bring your child in for a short informal visit to meet Sarah, our Teacher in Charge of Early Years, and to explore our Early Years facilities. Children need to be three years old at the time of entry or in the first half term they join and they must be fully toilet trained. YEARS 1 TO 6 Children looking to join the Junior School will be invited to spend a day with us. During their time here, they will join their year group in all their usual activities and experience a little of what is so special about Frensham. They will also spend a short time one to one with a teacher working through some core numeracy and literacy activities designed to help us ensure your child will happily access the curriculum at Frensham. We will also ask for a written reference from your child’s current school and for you to share their two most recent school reports. We always aim to give feedback to families within a few days. MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL (YEARS 7 - 11) Our Year 7-9 interview day takes place in the November prior to the desired September start. The children will be invited in for a morning of informal interviews followed by fun team building activities. Assessments take place in the January prior to entry when we will invite your child into school to take some short tests. Once the children have completed their entrance assessments they stay for lunch in our dining room before enjoying a range of activities across the afternoon. Parents are invited to join us for tea at the end of the day. It is our aim to assess the whole child. Academic tests help us determine if your child will be able to access the curriculum but places go to those who we feel will contribute to and thrive at Frensham. To help us do this, we will request references from your child’s current school and also their two most recent school reports. We also accept enquiries for in-year entrance if there is space. Deferred Entry and Pre-testing Pre-testing offers an opportunity for children to be assessed in the Spring Term of Year 6 for a place in Year 9. By completing assessment at this stage, families can be offered peace of mind and security with regards to their children’s education and the children themselves are free to enjoy their last years at prep school.  Note that we still welcome applications from families of children in Year 8 who would prefer to leave assessment until this stage. We aim to have all papers marked and offers made within two weeks of the assessment weekend. If you are interested in a place in Year 10 please contact the Admissions team to find out more. YR 7 & UP OFFERS Offers are normally sent out within one-two weeks and you would normally receive one of four potential responses. Guaranteed offer: successful candidates will be offered a guaranteed place to start the following September (or the start of Year 9 for pre-test candidates). Places must be accepted by the first Monday in March. Waiting list offer: these candidates will be offered a guaranteed place as soon as a place becomes available Offer to re-test (pre-test candidates only): if we feel your child has not quite reached the level required in the pre-test, but we think they would really benefit from a Frensham education, we may invite them to come back for assessments in Year 8. Regret: if we, unfortunately, feel that Frensham is not quite the right fit for your child. DEPOSITS If you wish to accept an offer of a place at Frensham for your child, we will ask you to pay a deposit as follows (for 2025/26): Nursery: £300 Junior, Middle & Senior School: £1,000 Should you accept a deferred place at Frensham, we would request a deposit of £2,000 per child. For overseas students, deposit details are available on request. SIXTH FORM For those looking to join us in Year 12 in September, our entrance day is in the November prior. Applicants will complete short assessments as part of a taster day in mid-November here at Frensham. Students looking to study Maths or Science at A Level may be asked to complete an assessment in either Maths or Science as well.   There will also be an interview with our Head and we will ask for a reference from their current school as well as a copy of their most recent school report. Students must have achieved, or be likely to achieve, at least six GCSE passes at grades 9 – 4, of which a minimum of a 4 is required in both English Language and Mathematics. In most cases, a grade 6 is required in the subjects they want to study at A Level but please refer to the A Level Options booklet for specific entry requirements for each subject. Students who want to study Mathematics at A Level should preferably have achieved or be likely to achieve a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE. Students who want to pursue Mathematics at A Level with a grade 6 will still be considered but may have a short interview with the Head of Mathematics to determine their suitability for the course. fees OUR CURRENT FEES 2025-26 SCHOOL FEES 2025-26 NURSERY FEES INDIVIDUAL NEEDS Frensham Heights is proud to welcome students with Individual Needs, but with a small Support for Learning team, we can only support a limited number of children with mild learning difficulties in each year. We expect most students to take the full complement of subjects. The School can provide limited support in English, Maths and with Study Skills if necessary. We can provide reasonable adjustments to accommodate students with mild learning needs. If your child has Individual Needs we will ask you for additional information about any known or suspected difficulties or diagnoses relating to your child’s health, wellbeing or learning abilities – such as a formal Educational Psychologist, Medical or Specialist Teacher’s report and an informal conversation with your child’s current school. This information will help us see if we could reasonably meet your child’s needs. Importantly, it will also help us see if your child could thrive and benefit from everything the school has to offer and be able to contribute in full to the life of the school. VIEW OUR SEN POLICY SEND SCHOLARSHIPS Years 7-11 Enrichment As with most things, we do scholarships a bit differently and so rather than awarding individuals our enrichment programme is open to all and is not applied for in a traditional manner. Instead, students can put themselves forward for enrichment activities and therefore benefit from a wide range of additional activities including those that are related to sport, music, academia and life skills.   Sixth Form Arts Awards Our Sixth Form Arts Awards are for students who show exceptional talent and potential in the Creative and Performing Arts. Monetary awards are offered to selected Sixth Form students in the following disciplines: Dance, Music, Drama, Fine Art, Technical Theatre, Photography, 3D Design and Graphics. Those seeking a Sixth Form Arts Award for either the creative or performing arts will be invited to audition and/or submit a portfolio from the November preceding the September of the year of entry. These are for internal and external applicants. Please click here for more information. scholarships BURSARIES The deadline for applications for entry in September 2026 has closed (31st October 2025). We will reopen for applications for 27/28 applications in September 2026. Our means tested bursaries provide financial support to existing and prospective students. Very much at the heart of our values and ethos, we passionately believe in providing a way in which students who would thrive and flourish at Frensham are able to access the school regardless of their parent’s ability to pay the fees. This does depend on our bursary funds available. Other information: For those seeking a full 100% bursary, we work with The Royal Springboard Charity and we recommend that you look at their website About us | Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation We also recommend that all applicants consider the following list of charities which support schools Find a Charity - ETF to see if any of these would apply to you. We do work with some of these charities to support bursary funding. bursaries HM FORCES AND FCDO DISCOUNT We welcome families from the Armed Forces and the Foreign Office to Frensham Heights. We offer a 10% discount off full boarding fees to families serving in HM Forces and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office for children in School Years 7-13. For eligible families, the CEA (Continuity of Education Allowance) can help towards the cost of a boarding school. Families will need to apply for this directly, and Frensham heights cannot advise on eligibility. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome international students, with around 25% of boarding students coming from different countries. This creates a culturally diverse, integrated community, where everyone can feel at home. Our less formal environment also lends itself to making lifelong friends so many international students will go home knowing that their Frensham experience will continue well into the future. Assessments can be sent to a child’s current school in their home country and interviews conducted remotely. MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. FAQS

Frensham Heights hosts a wealth of spaces and rooms available to hire to the community including sports and performing arts facilities. VENUE HIRE 1/35 We are so fortunate to have our amazing facilities. When not in school use, many areas are available for public hire including our expansive astroturf and beautiful recital room. Our beautiful Edwardian Main House with it's authentic cellars also makes a perfect historical film set. We will soon be introducing an online booking system, but for the meantime please get in touch with our Enterprises Team. GET IN TOUCH SPORTS FACILITIES Our state-of-the-art sports facilities offer a wide range of options to suit your needs. Sports Hall: Perfect for indoor sports, events, and exhibitions All-Weather Pitch: Ideal for football, hockey, and other sports, year-round Grass Pitches: Perfect for traditional sports like cricket and rugby Cricket Nets: Ideal for batting and bowling practice Dance Studios: Spacious and well-equipped for dance classes and rehearsals Swimming Pool: Perfect for swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and pool parties Netball Courts: Ideal for netball matches and training sessions High Ropes Course: Exciting and challenging for team-building and adventure activities To book, please fill in the booking form and email to enterprises@frensham.org BOOKING FORM MUSIC FACILITIES Our beautiful Music Building offers: Spacious Recital Room: Perfect for performances, rehearsals, and auditions. Private Practice Rooms: Ideal for individual lessons and focused practice. Flexible Rental Options: Hourly, daily, and weekly rates to suit your needs. To book, please fill in the booking form and email to enterprises@frensham.org BOOKING FORM ESPORTS PARTIES Esports Party Extravaganza! Two-Hour Gaming Extravaganza for Up to 10 Players - only £350! Includes: Expert Instructor Pizza Box for Fueling Up Intense Gaming Action Book Your Gamin Party Today! To book, please email to enterprises@frensham.org EVENTS AT FRENSHAM When term ends, our beautiful Edwardian Main House comes alive in a different way as Frensham Hall - the perfect venue for a stunning wedding or celebratory event. Located in our gorgeous Surrey Hills and so close to London, with a unique versatility within the house and throughout the grounds, it's hard to find anything comparable. FIND OUT MORE WEDDING WEBSITE

We welcome international students from around the world to Frensham on long and short stays. Around 25% of our boarders are international and regularly include students from France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Ukraine, South Korea, Nigeria, Kenya and the US as well as others. Our modern approach and creative ethos creates an environment where everyone can feel at home. We are very lucky to have been found by many international families looking for a dynamic, future-focused education for their children, whether as day students or boarders. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome international students from around the world to Frensham on long and short stays. Around 25% of our boarders are international and regularly include students from France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Ukraine, South Korea, Nigeria, Kenya, Australia, the USA to name a few. Every year we sponsor students so they can join us on child student visas – we work closely with you through the visa process and make sure everything is in place before your child starts with us. Our language department supports the learning of additional English where needed. WHY INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES CHOOSE FRENSHAM HEIGHTS A stunning setting on over 120 acres with incredible facilities and its own woodland. Regular trips and visits to attractions and cities including Guildford, London, Brighton, Windsor and surf trips to Polzeath in Cornwall. Close to London (just under an hour by train to Waterloo) and to major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Enormous range of extracurricular activities including climbing, art, sport, high ropes, music, drama, social nights and camping evenings. Three co-educational boarding houses, for specific age groups, each with their own style, house parents and a home from home feel. Caring, safe environment with staff living in-house and always on hand to help. BOARDING Our boarding houses are like big families – full of sisters and brothers, chatter and laughter, chaos and calm. It can’t be home, but it’s as close as you can get without being at home. Explore Now Visas VISAS Frensham Heights is a Sponsor under the UK Visas & Immigration’s Tier 4 system. We employ the services of Newland Chase Education to confirm that all the requirements are met for sponsorship, before issuing the Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS), which is required for the visa application.  Once a place has been offered and accepted at Frensham Heights we will put you in touch with Newland Chase Education who will then assist you with your visa application. Guardians GUARDIANS All international students must have a nominated guardian who is over 25 years old and either a British Citizen or Settled in the UK. The guardian must have living arrangements in place that meet the requirement of UK immigration rules and checks will take place prior to the student starting with us to confirm that living arrangements are satisfactory. The guardian is responsible for the student’s travel and accommodation for half term holidays and Bank Holiday weekends and has other responsibilities including when a student is unwell or parents evening when a parent cannot attend. Read about the responsibilities of guardians here. Frensham Heights cannot advise on Guardians, but we strongly recommend that Guardians are accredited by AEGIS, (Guardianship Organisation Accreditation in the UK). EAL ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE To make the most of the Frensham experience, we encourage all international students to immerse themselves in the English language. An annual fee of £3,750(2025/26) is payable for those international students for whom English is not their primary language and who have been recommended by the School to receive additional support in this area. This fee covers a maximum of two lessons per week for the year. Parents will be advised if further lessons are required at an additional cost. DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT! Read what others say about Frensham Heights The Good Schools Guide: "Frensham Heights is a fiercely creative and forward-thinking school, but it’s the teacher-pupil relationships that have the power to add value." ISI "The school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing community in which pupils will flourish. It seeks to inspire creativity, intellectual curiosity and passion in its pupils." Muddy Stilettos "A modern and forward-thinking school near Farnham offering a child-centred, holistic education where individuality is celebrated. Impressed!" Talk Education "The focus here is on championing creativity and individuality, and with its liberal and non-punitive approach, first-name terms and absence of uniform, it allows children to show up as themselves knowing they’ll be valued and respected for who they are."

September 2025 marks 100 years of Frensham Heights, a whole century of doing things a little differently. What once felt bold, even revolutionary back in 1925, now feels simply right. A way of learning and living that puts children at the heart of everything. This year, we’re taking time to celebrate all that makes Frensham, Frensham. 1/10 Our Centenary September 2025 marks 100 years of Frensham Heights, a whole century of doing things a little differently. What once felt bold, even revolutionary back in 1925, now feels simply right. A way of learning and living that puts children at the heart of everything. This year, we’re taking time to celebrate all that makes Frensham, Frensham. We’d love you to be part of it. Come along to one of our Centenary Events, share the story of an Old Frenshamian for our 100 OFs campaign, or explore the beautiful gifts created by our community in the Centenary Gift Shop. However you join in, you’ll be helping to celebrate 100 years of curiosity and creativity. There’s something special about how Frensham began. Three women, full of courage and vision, wanted to do things differently, to break free from the stiff traditions of Victorian education. They chose this beautiful spot, with its wide skies and rolling Surrey Hills, as the place to bring their ideas to life. They knew that children need to move, to explore, to imagine, to ask questions and to be truly heard. That spirit of freedom and curiosity still shapes us today, just as it did when Frensham first opened its doors in 1925. Our Founders Frensham Heights was founded in 1925 by educationalists Beatrice Ensor and Isabel King with the aid of a generous benefactor, Edith Douglas-Hamilton. As Joint Headmistresses, they were passionate about offering an alternative style of education with the child at its heart. A school and a community based on mutual respect, tolerance and generosity of spirit which would educate the whole child – mind, body and spirit. Read More Centenary Events Our Centenary year will be filled with moments to remember, a whole calendar of celebrations running from September through to July. The 1925 Student Day launched celebrations in September and we’ll close with our Centenary Founder’s Day on 4th July 2026. Along the way, there’ll be plenty of favourite traditions like Fireworks Night and the Christmas Fair plus a whole-school Centenary Sports Festival in the summer and our annual musicals and plays that bring the community together, time and time again. There is a series of Reunions for OFs during the Autumn Term. Please head to the OF website to find out more. OF Reunions Centenary Programme Book Events Centenary Gift Shop Our gift shop celebrates the creative talent within our own community including OFs (Old Frenshamians), current parents and current students. We have been blown away by the beauty and quality of the items which have been bespoke made for our Centenary. Please head to our shop and see for yourself. Shop Here 100 OFs Campaign We are on a mission to identify 100 notable OFs from the last one hundred years. These can be former students, parents, staff or Governors. If you would like to nominate someone, please email of@frensham.org with ‘Frensham 100 OFs’ in the subject line. Read More Centenary News Keep posted for the latest Centenary news, including reviews of events, historic moments and memories from our OFs. You can also follow us on our social links below. If you're sharing photos of reunions or centenary events, please feel free to join us and use #Frensham100 Centenary News

Frensham Heights policies and reports POLICIES & REPORTS ACCESSIBILITY PLAN ADMISSIONS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY DISCIPLINE EXCLUSIONS AND REQUIRED REMOVAL POLICY COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE In the 2024/25 academic year, there were two Stage 2 complaints CURRICULUM POLICY DISABILITY POLICY DRESS CODE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & DIGNITY AT WORK FIRE EMERGENCIES POLICY FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY POLICY HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY IMAGE USE LOW LEVEL CONCERNS POLICY MEDICATION AND TREATMENT POLICY MISSING CHILD PROCEDURE PROVISION FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND MORAL EDUCATION (PSHME) PREVENT POLICY RELATIONSHIPS & SEX EDUCATION RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR PUPIL WELFARE ANNEX SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION POLICY SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY SEN POLICY SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL POLICY SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE SUPERVISION AND STAFF DUTIES UNCOLLECTED CHILD POLICY WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY EXAMS CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY ANNEX REPORTS ISI SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORT 2025 ISI COMPLIANCE & EDUCATIONAL QUALITY REPORT 2022 ISI REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 2018 ISI INTEGRATED 2015 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2014-2024 HIGHLIGHTS

It's here, the premiere of our NEW School Film.✨ Capturing the heart and soul of Frensham, our staff and students tell the Frensham story as it should be told, in their voices. It's very hard to sum up Frensham Heights, but we think our new film has done the job. The energy, the happiness, the hard work and the creativity are all here. If this feels like the kind of place your child and your family would love, then please have a look around our website and come and see us. Find Out More Come and Visit

At Frensham Heights Sixth Form, we pride ourselves on offering an extensive choice of A Level subjects—over 25 options across academic, creative and practical disciplines. Our goal is to help every student build a personalised A Level curriculum that reflects their passions, strengths and future aspirations. SIXTH FORM COURSES OVERVIEW SIXTH FORM LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM ARTS AWARDS FUTURE PATHWAYS ADMISSIONS A Wide Range of Subjects to Build a Personalised Sixth Form Curriculum At Frensham Heights Sixth Form, we pride ourselves on offering an extensive choice of A Level subjects—over 25 options across academic, creative and practical disciplines. Our goal is to help every student build a personalised A Level curriculum that reflects their passions, strengths and future aspirations. We believe students achieve their best when studying subjects that truly inspire them. Our A Level options process begins early in Year 11, allowing us to create a bespoke timetable based around each student’s subject choices. At this stage, we don’t restrict students to predefined option blocks—every learner can craft a unique combination of subjects tailored to their goals. Please note, for late applications subject blocks will already be set. Most students choose to study three A Levels, although many also take additional qualifications such as Mathematical Studies or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to broaden their academic profile and university prospects. With flexible subject combinations, personalised guidance, and a custom timetable, Frensham Heights offers a dynamic and supportive environment for Sixth Form study. To help you find the right course, we've asked some of our subject leads to describe their courses and our students to share their insight. SIXTH FORM COURSES COURSE SPECIFICATIONS OPTION BOOKLET 3D DESIGN LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL BIOLOGY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL BUSINESS LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL CHEMISTRY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL COMPUTER SCIENCE LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL CREATIVE INDUSTRIES LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL DANCE LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL ECONOMICS LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL ENGLISH LITERATURE LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL FILM STUDIES LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL FINE ART LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL FURTHER MATHEMATICS LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL GEOGRAPHY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL HISTORY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL MATHEMATICS LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL MFL LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL MUSIC LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL PHILOSOPHY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL PHOTOGRAPHY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL PHYSICS LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL POLITICS LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL PSYCHOLOGY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL SOCIOLOGY LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL TECHNICAL THEATRE LISTEN TO THE SUBJECT LEAD STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

Each of our boarding houses has its own dedicated residential team and, as the children grow up through the school, there is a natural progression of increased freedom matched with increased responsibility. Boarding at Frensham, like the whole school, is built on a very firm basis of mutual respect. BOARDING OPTIONS YEARS 7 TO 9 YEARS 10 & 11 SIXTH FORM INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS 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. Full Boarding Full boarding is 7 days a week. Weekly Boarding Weekly boarding is Sunday pm to Friday pm Flexi Boarding Flexi boarding is the same three days every week. Occasional Boarding Occasional boarding is adhoc on a first come, first serve basis - 2 days equivalent per week/per term for Years 7-11 and 1 day for Sixth Form 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. MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 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. HAMILTON 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. MAIN HOUSE BOARDING BOOKLET MAIN 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. ACTIVITIES EVENING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: basketball in the sports hall using the fitness suite cooking and arts and crafts movie nights Esports spa evenings open art centre WEEKEND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: shopping trips to London and Guildford trips to leisure centres and water parks supermarket runs to stock up on essentials trips to restaurants and cinemas theatre trips strawberry picking vintage clothes fairs 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.