Sutton
Founded in 2019, Sutton is named after Thomas Sutton, the founder of Charterhouse.
Located in one of the original buildings at the heart of the School, Sutton combines the splendour of Victorian Gothic architecture with a newly refurbished, welcoming, and contemporary interior. The ‘private side’ was originally designed by William Haig Brown, the first Headmaster of Charterhouse in Godalming, when the School moved from London in 1872.
The House forms part of Founder’s Court and is adjacent to the central café, Oak, in Scholar’s Court, where the girls and boys in ‘Old School’ have their meals.
Mrs Alice Evans BA, MA
Head of House, Sutton
T: +44 (0) 1483 291711
E: sutton@charterhouse.org.uk
Alice is an experienced pastoral leader, having held the roles of Housemistress and Assistant Housemistress in two different girls’ Houses – one boarding and the other day – at St John’s, Leatherhead.
She holds a Master’s degree from Loughborough and has been an academic Head of Department (Sports Science), as well as Head of Girls’ Sport, while also taking leading roles in the CCF and Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
Alice is a talented musician (flute and piano) and an accomplished sportswoman, having represented the South of England at U21 hockey and twice won the UK universities women’s cricket competition.
I have great pleasure in introducing myself to you as the Head of Sutton.
I am delighted to have joined Charterhouse in this role, and I greatly enjoy creating a happy, nurturing environment where each pupil is fully supported in every aspect of School life and able to thrive. I believe in recognising each individual for who they are – supporting the wholeness of the person, not just their academics, artistic or sporting talents, but also their maturity, self-awareness, resilience, and sense of fun.
My aim is to continue making Sutton feel like an extension of our family home – a place where the girls can share stories about their day, and where we can proudly say that everyone has a strong sense of belonging, House spirit, belief, and unity.
Mrs alice evans, Head of House, sutton
Sutton is a lively House with girls from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures. Despite the diversity – and perhaps because of it – everyone who boards at Sutton feels comfortable and at ease with each other, and inspired to do their best for themselves and their fellow boarders. Our Head of House encourages an atmosphere that is compassionate and kind. This can be a difficult balance to strike, but I believe we have achieved it.
Second year specialist (year 13) pupil
