Our Houses

In 2016, following discussions with the School Council, the names of the Houses pupils belong to were changed to more modern figures that pupils could relate to. Students are now members of one of the following houses:

Sir David Attenborough, broadcaster and naturalist with the BBC for over 60 years. Known for presenting wildlife programmes such as Blue Planet

‘The world is full of wonders, but they become more wonderful, not less wonderful when Science looks at them.’

Head of House: Miss Lyons

Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist, cosmologist and researcher at Cambridge University, best known for his theories on black holes

‘One of the basic rues of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Prefection simply doessnt exist… Without imperfection neither you nor I would exist.’

Head of House: Mrs Sutcliffe

Dame Kelly Homes Won gold in the 800m and 1500m at the 2004 Olympics and holds the British records for 800m and 1000m

‘Get knocked down seven times, stand up eight, because on he eighth time, you never know what will happen.’

Head of House: Mrs Simms

J.K. Rowling, Novelist, screenwriter and film producer. Best known for writing the Harry Potter series of books

‘It’s our choices… that show what we truly are. Far more than our abilities.’

Head of House: Mr Fair