Our two Boarding Houses provide a genuine home from home with a warm, family atmosphere.
Boys are all treated as individuals, and every culture and nationality are celebrated within a diverse community. In Denton House, we house 32 boarders, while School House provides accommodation for 40 boarders. This is within the context of our school of nearly a thousand students. We are a relatively small Boarding community at Loughborough Grammar School, meaning that we get to know boys quickly.
Both Houses are well appointed with comfortable bedrooms which the boys are encouraged to make their own. There is a common room in each House which is used for daily meetings, playing board games, PlayStation, pool and table tennis. Each House has a kitchen which Boarders can use to make snacks, in addition to the meals they receive in the school dining hall. Boarders can spend time in our beautiful gardens. There is a piano in each House which boys are encouraged to use. Boarders also have access to our two gyms, library and music school.
Each House is supervised by a resident Housemaster and Housemistress, leading a wider team of staff committed to the happiness, development and achievements of the boys in their care. Additionally, Boarders will get to know the evening tutors who will supervise their dedicated homework time and free time after school. Each of our tutors are teachers who are able to provide specialist advice and academic support to boys. Tutors will also facilitate activities such as basketball, football, badminton, baking skills and board games.
The Boarders are cared for by an experienced and dedicated Housekeeping team. They work in the Houses during the week, vacuuming the rooms each day and providing them with fresh laundry using our on-site launderettes. Additionally, we have an in-house, private catering team who not only cook delicious and nutritious food, but get to know the boys and their tastes. We have a House Matron who supervises boys at breaktimes and is available at lunch.
Denton House
Mr & Mrs Blackman
Housemasters
Mr and Mrs Blackman are the resident Housemaster and Housemistress of Denton House. Mr Blackman is a History teacher and Mrs Blackman teaches English. Mr Blackman studied History at the University of Bristol and Mrs Blackman, Liberal Arts at Durham University.
"Houses are warm, comfortable and well maintained"
School House
Mr & Mrs Marlow
Housemasters
Mr and Mrs Marlow are the resident Housemaster and Housemistress of School House. They live in School House with their two daughters and dog, Penny. Mr Marlow studied Chemistry at Durham University and he teaches Chemistry and Mrs Marlow studied Environmental Sciences at Nottingham Trent University and she teaches Maths and Sciences.
"There has been much investment in the upgrading of boarding accommodation to a good standard in recent years"