Burr, Everett, Skipwith and Welsh are the four boarding houses. They are relatively small with around 50 boys in each house. All boys spend the first and last weekend of each term at school. For the remainder of the term there is a great deal of flexibility; boys and parents may arrange leave weekends with the Housemaster's permission.

Burr caters for a boarder who rarely takes a leave weekend during the term. It is the ideal house for distant boarders  whether they originate from Dubai or Durham, Hong Kong or Hull.

Orchard is the day house for boys and sixth form girls. Every pupil has a working area  allowing them to study during the day and early evening. The day pupils benefit form all the advantages of boarding.

All Year 13 pupils progress to the University style accommodation provided by College House. Every house has its own rooms, bathroom and kitchen facilities. Pupils retain strong links with their parent houses and take a major role in the smooth running of Burr, Everett, Orchard, Skipwith and Welsh.