Day and Boarding
At Charterhouse, we understand that every family has different needs. That is why we offer both day and boarding places, providing two clear routes into the same rich and rewarding School experience.
Whichever option you choose, your child will have access to our full breadth of opportunity – academic, cultural and co-curricular – within a community that nurtures ambition, character and lifelong friendships.
Some families are based locally and appreciate the balance of a strong academic and extracurricular environment with the familiarity of home life that our day offer provides. Others seek the structure, independence, and immersive opportunities that boarding offers.
By making both routes available, we are able to provide a truly personalised experience, ensuring every pupil feels at home, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential, regardless of how they spend their evenings or weekends.
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Boarding at a glance
1.A structured and supportive routine: Balanced days filled with learning, enrichment, and rest. |
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2.Dedicated house teams: Each boarding house is overseen by experienced staff who provide 24 hour care, guidance and encouragement. |
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3.A global community: Our boarders come from across the UK and around the world, creating a diverse and enriching cultural environment. |
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4.Life skills for the future: Boarding fosters independence, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility, skills that prepare pupils for university and beyond. |
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5.Evenings and weekends filled with opportunity: A vibrant programme of social, sporting, and cultural activities ensures there’s always something to look forward to. |
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Boarding pupils: living and learning together
Boarding at Charterhouse offers so much more than just a place to sleep, offering our children the chance to truly immerse themselves in school life and build friendships that often last a lifetime.
All boarders can take part in our exciting programme of evening and weekend activity programme, as well as an opportunity for rest and additional study.
All boarding pupils have the option of returning home after their sports fixtures each Saturday, usually returning to School on Sunday evening.
What day pupils can expect
1.A full school day: Engaging lessons, sports, music, drama, and clubs that extend well beyond the classroom. |
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2.Flexibility for busy families: Early drop-off and late pick-up options ensure we can support your family’s schedule. |
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3.Strong sense of community: Day pupils are fully integrated into the house system and pastoral life of the school, creating a strong sense of belonging. |
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4.Supportive pastoral care: Tutors and house staff maintain close relationships with day pupils and their families, ensuring individual needs are understood and met. |
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5.Seamless involvement in trips and events: Day pupils are included in school outings, educational trips, and residential experiences. |
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Day pupils: a full School experience with the comforts of home
Our day provision is the ideal option for local families who want the very best all-round education, paired with all the benefits of a rich and active school life.
Day pupils start their day by going to their House, either before or after breakfast, followed by registration. The school day usually ends after supper, but pupils are welcome to stay later to complete homework in their House studies or join evening activities, with collection times kept flexible. On Saturdays, day pupils may leave once their sports commitments are finished.
Each day pupil shares a study room in their House with another pupil from the same year. These rooms include desks and personal storage, and they become increasingly valuable as pupils progress through the school, offering a quiet space for private and extended study during free periods.
Day Pupil Q&As
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Yes – you will have a space you can call your own, within a shared study room. It will include a desk for quiet study and storage for academic materials and equipment for co-curricular activities. |
| Can I have breakfast at the School? |
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Yes – you can join for breakfast at 7:45am. |
| Can I stay for supper before going home? |
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Yes, and you can also stay to take part in any of the activities, clubs or societies that run throughout the evening. You can be collected at any convenient break in the evening. |
