Your child will make friends for life, have fun participating in our vibrant activity programme, and feel nurtured by our caring House Parents.
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With approximately 65 Boarders from Year 3 to Year 8, the Boarding School Community at Wycliffe Prep is vibrant and busy with a genuine home-from-home feel.
Pupils can be a Full Boarder or a Day pupil – flexi-boarding and occasional Boarding are very popular with Day pupils.
Wycliffe is a genuine global community welcoming pupils from across the world. Pupils from the age of 7 to 19 can Board with us on a Full, Flexi or Day basis; allowing them to immerse themselves fully in the British culture and the close-knit community here at Wycliffe.
Flexi-boarding is where you can pre-select the specific night(s) each week to Board across an entire term – this can be just one night or up to four nights. Regular Flexi-Boarding guarantees your child the same Boarding House bed.
With first-class facilities on campus including a modern gymnasium, Astro-turf, swimming pool and a state-of-the-art theatre. Our Boarding School provides the perfect blend of community, culture and high-quality tailored care to allow Boarders to thrive and develop.
Wycliffe understand that every family has different needs, which is why we offer a range of Boarding options including Full Boarding, Day Boarding and Flexi-Boarding*. Whether you require a safe place for your child to stay on one-off occasional nights or Flexi-Boarding for one to four nights a week, Wycliffe can cater to all requirements. Flexi-Boarding proves to be popular with parents with a busy working life or who may work away, or if pupils take part in additional extra-curricular activities in the evening.
Staff are around 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can feel confident that your children are supported and in safe hands.
*subject to availability.
Boarding is available for both boys and girls across a number of Boarding Houses. Our Prep School offers two Boarding Houses: Pennwood, the boys’ House with 35 boys, and Windrush, the girls’ House with 30 girls. Our small Houses offer a sense of community and belonging for our Boarders.
In the Senior School, there are three boys’ Houses: Ward’s House, Robinson House and Haywardsfield; and three girls’ Houses: Ivy Grove, Lampeter and Haywardsend. Loosley Halls is our Sixth Form House for boys and girls in Years 12 and 13, and Collingwood is our co-educational House for Day Pupils. Each House in the Senior School has its own personality and spirit.
As a parent of an International pupil, I am incredibly grateful to be a part of the Wycliffe Community. Wycliffe provides a safe, nurturing and structured environment all while setting exceptional academic standards. Wycliffe is keenly aware of the individual potential for your child and creates goals to support an outstanding future for students. Even though I am thousands of miles away, I feel connected to my child and all at Wycliffe College.
Parent of Boarding Pupil, 2023
Ensuring your child is happy and supported during their time at Wycliffe is very important and is why Wycliffe are passionate about well-being and mental health. The relationship between Boarders and staff at Wycliffe is very strong with pupils able to talk to tutors, Matrons, Heads of Houses and Boarding School Housemaster/Mistresses about any issues they may have. At Wycliffe, we focus on a number of things to help children with their mental and physical well-being including physical health through learning and doing, healthy eating and exercise, good sleeping habits and teaching techniques to build self-esteem and confidence, and how to deal with stress.
Boarding at Wycliffe is about so much more than just living at school. It’s a vibrant, supportive, inclusive and kind community where pupils develop independence, lifelong friendships and a real sense of belonging. With pupils from all over the world, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow and discover new perspectives.
Your child’s wellbeing is our top priority. Each boarding house is led by a dedicated Housemaster or Housemistress, supported by a team of tutors and matrons who are always on hand. Our staff live on site, creating a true home-from-home and ensuring there is always someone to turn to day or night.
Our boarding houses are warm, welcoming and full of character. Each House is slightly different but they all run on the same principles and values, Younger students usually share rooms, helping them settle in and make friends quickly. As pupils move up the school, they enjoy more privacy, with many Sixth Formers having their own rooms.
We want every boarder to feel comfortable and at home. Essential items for packing include clothes for all seasons, toiletries, chargers, and personal touches like photos or posters. Duvet covers will be provided but you are very welcome to bring your own. We provide a full packing checklist to make sure nothing is forgotten.
Weekends at Wycliffe are packed with activities, trips, and time to relax with friends. From brunch, themed events and sports fixtures to movie nights and outings, there’s always something going on. Older boarders also have the freedom to visit local towns.
Most younger boarders share with one or two others, making it easy to build friendships. As pupils progress through the school, they move towards single rooms, especially in the Sixth Form.
Starting boarding is a big step, but we’re here to help every step of the way. We offer induction days, buddy systems and lots of support to help new boarders settle in quickly and confidently. For some starting with occasional boarding or flexi-boarding creates a smooth step to full boarding.
Our Admissions Team is always happy to help, just get in touch and we’ll guide you through every aspect of boarding life at Wycliffe.
