Our boarders come from a wide range of backgrounds. This exciting and unique blend of young people is one of the many reasons why Wymondham College is a dynamic, successful and fascinating place to be. Boarding here is a very nurturing and safe environment, giving students the forum to grow into the young person they chose to be.

Perhaps the biggest difference is the way in which our boarding houses are organised. Wymondham College has always been a fully co-educational school and since the 1970s we have had mixed boarding houses. This means that whilst sleeping accommodation is entirely separate, boys and girls mix naturally and respectfully in the social and work areas.

We have 6 houses to reflect the different needs and stages within the school. 

We have 4 senior school boarding houses – Cavell Hall, Fry Hall, Kett Hall and New Hall – each with their very own character. These houses are arranged vertically with Year 8 to Year 11 students. This naturally emulates a home-from-home environment and embeds respect and collective responsibility. It forges friendships throughout the year groups. 

Lincoln Ralphs is our sixth form house accommodating Year 12 and 13. This house has a college look and feel, with big open plan communal spaces, an atrium, courtyard, refectory and en-suite bedrooms. It’s a taster for university life.

Another key aspect of boarding at Wymondham College is the impressive mix of dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff who are available to support and guide our boarders. The plethora of trained and experienced House staff far exceeds the national minimum guidelines established for boarding schools.

With ‘Heads of House’ having overall pastoral and academic responsibility for the progress of students in their care, the boarding houses lie at the centre of life at the College.