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Boarding

Boarders are an integral part of life at Wellington School, coming from all across the UK and overseas.

 

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the boarding community at Wellington School. The information here, along with the Pupils and Parents Guide to Boarding booklet is intended to tell you everything you need to know to ensure a smooth transition into the School as well as give you an insight into our routines and the ethos of boarding at Wellington School.

 

Simon Costello
Head of Boarding

hear from the head of boarding

The boarding community is central to the rich and diverse environment that is Wellington School. Our co-educational and multi-cultural ethos gives our pupils the opportunity to gain a greater respect and understanding for people of any gender, all races, faiths and nationalities that reflects society today.

125 boys and girls, accommodated in 3 boarding houses, are provided with the perfect environment in which to explore their academic potential, develop their social relationships and unearth personal skills and qualities that enhance success in a wide range of cultural, sporting and artistic activities.


A dedicated team of boarding staff provides the guidance and support to individuals, and a busy boarding life ensures constant challenge, opportunity and excitement while still allowing quiet time to rest and reflect.

Strong bonds of friendship and spirit unite the community.  Good humour, empathy for others, kindness, leadership skills and personal resilience are characteristics developed through the boarding experience.

 

We work hard to create a ‘home from home’ environment where boarders are supported to develop good relationships with pupils and staff, based on a culture of mutual trust and respect.


*New single rooms available for 2026*

 

Fees

See the latest fees for boarding at Wellington.

Fee Information

Scholarships

Find out about the scholarships available to students applying to Wellington.

Scholarship Information

 

Boarding Brochure

Find out details of boarding at Wellington

Further Information

Head of Boarding

Mr Simon Costello                           

+44 1823 668820 

Beech House 

Senior Girls

Mrs Sonia Walsh

House Parent

 +44 1823 668812
 

Miss Beth Gumbrell

Assistant

 

Mrs Jiang Shao

Matron

 

Lights House

Senior Boys

Mr Simon Costello

House Parent

+44 1823 668820 

Mr Tom Fasham

Assistant

 

Mrs Catherine Sertin

Matron

 

Willows House

Senior Boys

Mr Martin Downes

House Parent

+44 1823 668830 

Mrs Steffi Harms

Assistant

 

Mrs Elena Lee

Matron