At Queen’s College, our boarding accommodation offers a nurturing and supportive environment for students to thrive both academically and personally. Each boarding house features comfortable communal spaces, dedicated study areas, and a range of activities, ensuring that all students feel at home while benefiting from the enriching experience of boarding life at Queen’s.
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Cotlake House
Cotlake House
Pupils in Years 3-8 reside in Cotlake House, a family-style boarding house located within the Prep School, managed by a professional husband and wife team supported by resident boarding assistants. The wellbeing of each boarder is paramount, with a focus on ensuring that every child feels happy, settled, relaxed, and confident. High standards of pastoral care are evident in the affectionate relationships between boarders and staff, who prioritise communication with parents through regular updates and photos of weekend activities. Cotlake House is a comfortable, three-storey residence that feels like home, featuring a large communal lounge with Sky TV, a Games Room with table football and gaming consoles, and a kitchen for evening snacks and supervised cooking. Year 8 students benefit from a dedicated study room and chill-out area, further enhancing their boarding experience.
MEET THE HOUSEPARENTS
House parents Henry & Ali Burlingham use their experience of raising their own three boys to create a warm, family orientated boarding house. Another key member of the house is the family pet; a working cocker spaniel called Scramble, who along with their three sons also lives in Cotlake. The Cotlake House Parent team are passionate about providing a safe, friendly and fun home for their boarders. They all have considerable experience of supporting children as they grow up and face different challenges. They believe that by using key values to create a positive and safe community and by encouraging independence in a nurturing environment, helps children take responsibility for their own personal growth resulting in happy, resilient teenagers.
Hutton House
Hutton House
Hutton House serves as the Senior girls’ boarding house at Queen’s, providing a homely, nurturing, and safe environment that promotes a balanced approach to life in a British boarding school. Hutton enables boarders to enjoy all aspects of school life while fostering lifelong friendships. Each student receives individual attention, with tailored goals and boundaries to support their well-rounded education and personal growth. At Hutton, we aim to cultivate an atmosphere where every boarder can flourish during their time at Queen’s and beyond.
MEET THE HOUSE PARENTS
Jo and Simon Elliott have been the House Parents of Hutton since 2018, fostering a warm, family-oriented atmosphere within the house. Jo, who is passionate about boarding, recently completed a two-year boarding course with the British School Association (BSA), specialising in Pastoral Care and Boarding Management. Living on-site with her husband and their beloved black Labrador, Albie, who has become a cherished companion to many of the girls, Jo and Simon strive to create a nurturing environment that feels like home.
School House
School House
School House serves as the boarding house for Senior boys, located within the grand and prestigious main building of Queen’s College, embodying a true home away from home. Embracing diversity, School House fosters an environment where boys create lasting memories and valuable lessons during these formative years. The dedicated House parents and boarding team prioritise the personal wellbeing of each student, providing a robust support network while equipping them with essential social, emotional, and life skills to thrive both during their time at Queen’s and beyond.
MEET THE HOUSE PARENTS
Jennie & Rob Cooling are the House parents of School House. They live in the boarding house with her husband and four children and border collie, Juno. Jennie and Rob nurture and support the boys with utmost regard to their personal wellbeing and their hope is that all of the boys will leave Queen’s emotionally intelligent, resilient to all the challenges that they will encounter, able to recognise how to support others and be ready for their next life adventure.
