Greenfields started as a day school and, as our reputation grew for being “one big, friendly family”, boarding increased to become an integral part of the school. About one fifth of our students are boarders and we anticipate that this number will continue to grow.
Custom-designed and renovated boarding facilities provide light, airy and comfortable rooms with views over the beautiful surrounding countryside. The boarding house is supervised by a team of caring and dedicated people headed by experienced staff who are themselves parents.
Students can start to board with us when they are eleven years old. They normally go home at half-term and at the end of each term.
Opportunities for extra-curricular activities for boarders are numerous. In addition to study, boarders can use any of the school's sports facilities any time off school hours for football, rugby, basketball, tennis, table tennis, or pool, as well as movies at the Boarding House on weekend nights. Many boarders also play on various sports club teams. Boarders who are doing well as students and contributing well to the boarding house can also take advantage of many outings on weekends. During a typical term, these can include swimming, hiking, rock climbing, dance lessons, attending motor races, horse riding, kart racing, paint balling, trips to the beach or London or other cities and towns, attending rugby or football or basketball games. And for those times when teenagers just don’t want to do anything else, there are those favourite pastimes - shopping or the cinema!
Schedules, routines and activities are clearly outlined in our Boarding Handbook.
