Boarding at Wycliffe Prep is full of fun, friendship, and a real sense of belonging. With pupils boarding from Year 3 to Year 8, our community is lively, supportive, and always buzzing with activity — it is a true home-from-home.
Many of our boarders come from military families, while others join us from across the globe — including Germany, Spain, Italy, and China — bringing a wonderful mix of cultures, stories, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Whether it’s weekend adventures, evening games, or just relaxing with friends after prep, life in the Boarding House is never dull
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Imagine your child having a regular sleepover with their friends — but with comfy beds, tasty food, and no need to pack a bag each time. That’s what Flexi-Boarding* at Wycliffe feels like. Our flexi or occasional boarding options are invaluable for working parents or just to help out with late activities after school.
You choose the night(s) you want your child to stay — maybe just one, or up to four each week — and a bed in the Boarding House is always ready and waiting. It’s your child’s chance to enjoy all the fun of boarding life without being full-time.
Whether it’s movie nights, evening activities, or just hanging out with their mates after prep, Flexi-Boarding gives the best of both worlds — school-day structure with a sleepover vibe.
And if you go for four nights a week, that bed is yours and yours alone — no sharing, no swapping.
For costs, check out our Schedule of Fees.
*subject to availability.
The Boarders enjoy the extensive sport facilities on their doorstep –with Games on the Astro-Turf, Tennis or going Swimming. Prep (homework) is at set times in the evening so schoolwork is always up to date. Weekends are busy with activities organised by the Housemistress and Housemaster, in consultation with the boys and girls. Bowling, football, pizza and movie nights are all popular. Boarders celebrate their birthdays with parties where they can invite their Day and Boarding friends.
We offer Full Boarding with an Exeat weekend every half term. However, pupils do not need to leave Campus at Exeat – they can stay in their Boarding House and enjoy weekend activities. If they choose to do this, it is included in the fee.
The extensive programme of activities for boarders encourages them to step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves, developing resilience, self-discipline and confidence.
ISI November 2022
From Years 3 to 8, we can accommodate short-term stays for International pupils in most of the six terms. A minimum stay would be a half term, and we offer highly personalised EAL teaching for each pupil.
Weekends are great fun and, though Boarders are allowed out, there tends to be an inflow of Day pupils staying for special activities rather than a general exodus.
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