Boarding at Woodbridge
Boarders form a vital part of the community at Woodbridge School, where everyone supports and learns from each other. Our co-educational Boarding House is a true home from home for students joining us for full and weekly boarding, blending our ethos of academic excellence with a friendly family environment.
A Day in the Life
A boarder’s day at the School usually begins and ends with everyday activities in the company of their extended family and time for private relaxation or study, but the hours in between are filled with potential. A typical day for one of our boarders will involve creative arts, challenging extra-curricular activities and invigorating sports as well as engaging classroom lessons. If you’re ambitious, creative, curious and driven, you’ll fit right in.
The Boarding House
Located at the heart of the School, the characterful and historic ‘School House’ offers students every opportunity to live, work and thrive. Significant recent investment has created a high-quality modern environment throughout, with calm areas for working, a well-stocked kitchen to supplement the excellent school dining room and well-equipped social areas to mix at appropriate times. And, of course, all bedrooms are comfortable, safe and secure.
Admissions
Weekly boarding is available for students in Year 7 upwards and full boarding is available for students in Year 9 upwards, with entry points being in Years 9, 10 or 12 (Sixth Form). Students join us from the UK, EU and countries all over the world, and applications can be made direct or via agents. Due to the capacity of our boarding house, we encourage prospective students to apply as early as possible.
Activities
Friday afternoons at Woodbridge School are dedicated to extra-curricular activities, with students able to choose from a diverse programme. For boarders, this extends into the weekends in the form of trips for education or recreation, house events, soirees and time set aside for quiet individual activity. We ensure boarders’ lives are varied and purposeful, helping them to not only acquire new skills but also gain valuable attributes for a successful life beyond school.
Pastoral Care
When young people are spending an extended period of time away from their home town and family, it’s especially important to pay attention to their mental health, confidence and attitude to progress and success. Our trained staff ensure students are happy at school and lead positive, proactive lives.
Working with Forces Families
We understand that both parents and children are looking for a school that can offer them a place to learn and live, where they can put down roots and become part of a community. We have a long history of supporting students from forces families to excel and we provide a vibrant and friendly living environment, coupled with an excellent education. Woodbridge School offers a 10% discount to our Forces families, where a student is boarding full time and the family are in receipt of Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA).
FAQs
There are a number of questions we often get asked. We answer as many as possible here, but if you have a new question feel free to get in touch.
Want to arrange a visit?
In addition to our open days, we welcome visits from parents and children looking for the right foundation for life ahead. We’ll be happy to show you around and answer any questions you have about the school, the staff and the support we offer our students.
Click below to go through to our simple booking form, and our staff will do the rest.