Collinson

Collinson opened its doors for the first time in 1903. In our 120-year history, there have only been 11 Housemasters. This stability is characteristic of the calm of boarding life here.

While we live in the present and look to the future, the warmth of memories surrounds the House, and we are visited regularly by alumni hoping to see where their formative years unfolded.

Today, we are proud to be the smallest of our three co-educational boarding houses home to 46 female and male pupils. We pride ourselves on having a close-nit, caring community and despite our size, always punch above our weight in House competitions.

We are equipped with modern furniture and facilities, and our bedrooms have recently undergone a full refurbishment. We have a prep and dining area as well as a large common room where formal and informal House gatherings take place. Pupils also have access to a well-well-appointed kitchen for personal use. During the week there is a broad range of activities which evolves constantly to reflect the needs, interests, skills and curiosity of both staff and pupils with the weekly House quiz being a particular favourite!

Our most important resource is our staff, all of whom are fundamentally committed to the pupils’ pastoral wellbeing and academic success.

Collinson is best summed up by our House vision:

A caring place where acceptance, empathy and collaboration empower us to be the best version of ourselves.

Stuart Hendy, Housemaster