Boarding is comfortable, caring and above all fun!

The boarding community at OBH is thriving; the strong numbers and bulging dorms confirming its popularity. It iscomfortable, caring and above all fun!

We strongly believe in the valuable skills boarding engenders.  Living together enhances self-confidence, independence, tolerance and community spirit.  

The Headmaster lives in the heart of the school alongside a dedicated team of boarding staff who have overall responsibility for the welfare and day-to-day wellbeing of the boarders. 

Enthusiastic staff run a range of activities during the evenings as well as a fun and structured weekend programme, making full use of our beautiful 80-acre grounds.  

We make it easy for children and parents to grow into boarding. Many choose to start as day pupils and transfer to boarding once they have settled in. A range of boarding options are available; from flexi boarding through to full boarding. Flexi boarding can be especially helpful for busy working families, or to support pupils who would have a long journey into school.

Our Head of Boarding is in regular touch with parents to keep them up to date with their child’s progress and well-being. Children can contact home on school phones and email. 

Parents are always welcome to visit for sport fixtures, concerts, productions and other social events.