Boarding school life builds confidence, friendships and develops independence – as well as being a huge amount of fun! Moulsford offers a thoroughly modern take on boarding, providing a pressure-free opportunity to gain some away-from-home experience in a safe and comfortable environment – invaluable if you are considering a boarding school for your child later on.
Our small and friendly boarding house is in the heart of the school, and offers flexi and weekly boarding to boys in Year 5 and above, from Monday to Friday (4 nights per week). We try to be as flexible as possible so that you can tailor boarding to suit your own family needs. Normally, boys commit to two consecutive nights or the full four nights per week, however it is sometimes possible to accommodate ad hoc requests, depending on numbers. We also offer day boarding for day boys who need to stay at school until 8pm.
Here are just some of the reasons for boarding at Moulsford:
- It is excellent preparation if you are considering a boarding senior school, making the transition to full boarding much smoother and less stressful for everyone!
- We provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment in which to gain confidence and independence away from home
- There is no pressure to board until you are ready, and even then only if it suits your family needs
- The boarding house provides an atmosphere that develops trust, respect and a sense of responsibility, as well as a strong sense of community
- Boys form close bonds with boarding school staff, who provide additional role models as they approach adolescence, to whom they can turn for advice and support
- Some older boys find it easier to revise and prepare for exams within the structure and routine of the boarding house, where they know they can ask for tutoring support when the need arises
- Boys can make full use of the facilities to pursue their talents and interests outside of school hours, often with additional support from staff
- Friendships are taken to the next level once boys have shared in the highs and lows of boarding school life together
- It is great fun!
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A Boarders Typical Evening
At 5.45pm, the boarders change into home clothes and have a period of free time. Boys can be found skateboarding on the school drive, playing football or table tennis, kayaking down the river or just enjoying each other’s company in their dorms.
After supper, the boys have a session for extra work. This gives them the opportunity to finish off prep, read or practise their musical instruments. They can also meet with their Academic Tutor to discuss work and their general progress. The boys then have free time until heading back to the boarding house. The favourite activity during this time is the 'Torch Game', a hide and seek game on the school grounds with all years involved.
The day ends with the younger boarders reading to some of the Year 8's in their dorms and hot chocolate for all!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MR ALBON, HEAD OF BOARDING
What is boarding school life like at moulsford?
Moulsford offers a thoroughly modern take on a boys' boarding school, providing a pressure-free opportunity to gain some away-from-home experience in a safe and comfortable environment – invaluable if you are considering a boarding school for your son later on.
Our small and friendly boarding house is in the heart of the school, and offers flexi and weekly boarding to boys in Year 5 and above, from Monday to Friday (4 nights per week). We try to be as flexible as possible so that you can tailor boarding to suit your own family needs. Normally, boys commit to two consecutive nights or the full four nights per week, however it is sometimes possible to accommodate ad hoc requests, depending on numbers. We also offer day boarding for day boys who need to stay at school until 8pm
What are boarding school dorms like at Moulsford?
We have 5 dormitories at Moulsford which contain a mixture of single beds and bunk beds. There are roughly 48 boys boarding at any one time spread across the mixed-age dorms, although boys in Year 8 are all put together in the same rooms.
What are the benefits of boarding school at Moulsford?
It is great fun! The boarding house provides an atmosphere that develops trust, respect and a sense of responsibility, as well as a strong sense of community. By the time boys start to board they know the school well and it feels like a home away from home. Boys form close bonds with boarding school staff, who act as additional role models as they approach adolescence, and to whom they can turn for advice and support. Some older boys also find it easier to revise and prepare for exams within the structure and routine of the boarding house, where they know they can ask for tutoring support when the need arises. Finally, boys can make full use of the facilities to pursue their talents and interests outside of school hours.
How to know if boarding school is right for my child?
At Moulsford we offer trial boarding sessions throughout the year for the boys to get a taste of life in the Boarding House. During the summer all boys in Year 4 have the opportunity to board for one night during Activities Week.
Boarding at Moulsford is excellent preparation if you are considering a boarding senior school, making the transition to full boarding much smoother and less stressful for everyone! We provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment in which to gain confidence and independence away from home and there is no pressure to board until you are ready, and even then only if it suits your family needs.
What is the youngest age for boarding school at Moulsford?
Boys can start boarding at Moulsford from Year 5 but the majority of boys in our Boarding House are in Years 7 and 8.
Do day boys and boarders integrate?
As the Boarding House is home to boys from different year groups, different classes and who stay for different lengths of the week, there is never the sense of boys being ‘day boys’ or ‘boarders’ as you can get in a larger day and boarding school. Boys fully integrate but sometimes friendships are taken to the next level once boys have shared in the highs and lows of boarding school life together.