Boarding
A welcoming home from home
Your child will find that Terrington Hall is a cosy, welcoming place to stay, have fun and chill out with their friends after a busy day of learning. Boarding at school enriches and enhances children's school experience and our boarders leave us as independent, well-rounded members of society, ready to take on the challenges of senior school. There is always plenty to keep the pupils entertained in the evenings, with lots of activities and regular themed boarding nights and weekends.

Full-time, weekly or flexi-boarding at our Prep School


Our Boarding House
Your child will sleep in the main house, in a dormitory with their year group and/or the year group above or below. Girls and boys enjoy their own space with separate dormitories and washrooms. Your child will be cared for by our resident Head of Boarding, supported by a Matron and gap-year students, who are also resident in the House.

Mr and Mrs Sigsworth - House parents
Oliver Sigsworth lives in the flat of the boarding house with his wife, Tori, their young son, Monty, and golden retriever, Flossie. Mr Sigsworth also teaches Year 4 at school and is a keen cricket player. Mrs Sigsworth is also a qualified primary school teacher and can often be found walking out on the school fields with Monty and Flossie. Tori and Oliver have previously worked in an international boarding house. Their favourite part about running the boarding house is seeing first-hand the positive impact that boarding can have on the growth and personal development of our pupils at Terrington Hall.

Flossie, their Golden Retriever, loves cuddles from the boarders and it is wonderful to see how much she helps those pupils who might be feeling a little homesick or are missing their own family pets.
Miss Wainwright - Matron
Miss Wainwright lives in the downstairs flat with her youngest son. Her “front” door adjoins the Living Room and she regularly pops into the boarding house side for a catch up chat and a check in with our boarders.
Miss Wainwright is a great source of support and is seen as a ‘safe space’ for our boarders to share any worries with.
Gap Year students
Our resident “Gappies” both live in the House. Emma Falkingham is a graduate of Sports Science. She previously attended Pocklington School where she boarded for nine years, and is a keen sportsperson. Harry Hall joins us from St Peter’s School, York. Harry is hoping to study French and History at university.
We want every child to feel safe and happy when they stay with us. We’ve found that the best way to make this work is simply to encourage an atmosphere of trust, friendship and mutual respect. It’s how we make sure that everyone has the chance to relax, have fun and get enough rest for the school day ahead.
What activities can my child do during the evenings?
Come and see for yourself!
We’re always delighted to show parents and children around our boarding area. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Please click also for our Boarding Handbook: BOARDING HANDBOOK 23-24

I’m still friends with the boys I boarded with, thirteen years after leaving. We had so much fun around the grounds, in the evenings and weekends, growing up there for six years. It was a wonderful place.
(Former pupil)