The immersive, family-orientated environment of our houses helps pupils to develop the skills, wisdom and compassion that will distinguish them for life.
Our distinctive and homely houses are central to life at Uppingham, and pupils develop a deep affection for their houses. For them, the house is a sanctuary; a place for rest and contemplation, as well as a hub for communal activity.
There are 15 houses in Uppingham town and its immediate vicinity. These include nine houses for boys aged 13 to 18, five houses for girls aged 13 to 18, and one house exclusively for girls who join us in the Sixth Form.
The housemaster or housemistress and their family live in the house, making it a home for them as well as the boys or girls in their care. The whole house family eats together at every mealtime, which is an important and distinguishing feature of our pastoral care. Every house is close enough to school that pupils can conveniently return for lunch each day.
Each house is a perfect blend of school and home, with tutors, house staff, matrons and a host of supportive role models creating an extended community, sustained by mutual care and support.
There is an atmosphere of healthy competition between the houses, which is encouraged and celebrated through inter-house competitions in sport, music, debating and general knowledge.
The experience of living in a house builds friendships that last a lifetime. It teaches pupils how to empathise, how to motivate, how to lead, and how to play their part in a community of diverse individuals.
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