Boarding at Kirkham Grammar School is a truly unique experience. Recent inspection reports have confirmed the quality of our provision and the Boarding House enjoys the benefits of being at the centre of a thriving school community.
Kirkham Grammar School boarders have busy lives, enjoying the wide variety of activities we offer here on campus without the demands of travelling to and from school. They live in comfortable accommodation where family and community values bring together all who join our ‘home away from home’. As there is only one Boarding House at the school, pupils soon get to know each other well and all contribute to developing the happy atmosphere that exists within the House.
Boarding at Kirkham Grammar School is flexible, offering full or weekly boarding places. Flexi-boarding is also possible, depending upon availability. We can also offer a trial night for any pupil considering boarding as an option. Further information regarding the Boarding House can be found in the Boarding House Guidance booklets.
- To create and maintain a safe environment
- To create and nurture a happy, caring an homely environment
- To create an environment which encourages tolerance of others (regardless of gender, disability, race, religion, cultural background, linguistic background, SEN, sexual orientation or ability) and a respect for oneself and others; one which develops an awareness of citizenship
- To provide an environment which enhances and supports the pursuit of academic excellence for all boarders, at a level appropriate to their abilities or needs.
Kirkham Grammar School is not a boarding school; it is a day school with a boarding facility. It is also quite unique! We believe that Kirkham Grammar School is the only independent school in the country with just one, single co-educational boarding house that caters for pupils between the ages of 11 and 18.
We are able to accommodate approximately 90 pupils comfortably and the demand for places from both UK and international pupils is high. We therefore suggest that families register early to express their interest.
The Boarding House is a pupil-centered environment which runs in comparison to a normal family home. Our main priorities are safety, happiness and social/academic success. An ongoing programme of refurbishment ensures that it is a real ‘home from home’ experience.
All boarders are provided with a study facility and they are actively encouraged to personalise their rooms as they so wish. We are a safe, caring and happy community for pupils to benefit from the excellent education that Kirkham Grammar School has to offer. The Boarding House has a most distinctive atmosphere, felt by all who visit and is run by a team of experience and dedicated staff. Boarding House Prefects are chosen each year to assist staff in the general day to day running of the House. The House Captains work with staff to co-ordinate much of this work and senior pupils are given the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills which are so vital for success later in life.
For further information regarding Boarding, or to arrange a taster, please contact the Admissions Manager on 01772 684264or email: admissions@kirkhamgrammar.co.uk
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