Boarding at Freemen's is situated in the heart of the school campus in our modern, purpose-built accommodation called Walbrook House.

Boarding at Freemen's is a home away from home, where we create a safe and happy environment for our pupils to learn, achieve excellent exam results, and forge lifelong friendships.

As a small boarding house, our staff get to know each pupil well ensuring each boarder benefits from individual attention and care. Our inclusive space embraces a diverse community of approximately 70 pupils from a variety of nationalities. Pupils from countries such as Hong Kong, China, Tanzania, South Korea, Germany and Nigeria live alongside children whose families live in London, or more locally.  Freemen's offer full and weekly boarding from Year 9 and flexi boarding from Year 7– which makes our boarding house a fun, busy and happy environment. 

I see boarding as an amazing community, it feels like everyone is working together towards one purpose, everyone is interlinked, everyone knows each other. Boarding allows me to have all the amazing facilities at Freemen's at my fingertips

Boarder in Year 10, 2024

Home from home

Boarding at Freemen’s is a home from home and provides a safe, happy environment for you to learn, achieve excellent exam results and make lifelong friends.

Our staff build strong, lasting relationships with every boarder, and work hard to provide you with a calm, caring, safe and supportive family atmosphere where you can develop self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.

When you come home to the boarding house, there is always someone there to advise and support you, to study with you and challenge and push you to be your best.

We promote mutual respect, good behaviour, responsibility, self-discipline and develop independence of action and decision-making and at the same time, help you develop integrity, judgement, initiative, loyalty and leadership skills.​​​​​

 

Discover Life at Freemen's Boarding!

Join our students as they share their personal experiences and top tips for thriving in our boarding community. From settling in to making lifelong friends, get an inside look at what makes Freemen's School a home away from home.

Boarders stay in a “pod” with up to 10 other pupils in single and double rooms. Each room has desks, ample storage and a basin. Each pod has a bathroom and social area shared between them.

Whether you're a prospective boarder or simply curious, this video offers valuable insights and a glimpse into the supportive, vibrant environment we provide.

You can also enjoy a large open-plan space which has a TV, computer games, pool table and board games. There is also a device-free ‘Chill Out Zone', creative hub for arts and crafts, music practice room and two kitchens where boarders can make snacks.

There is 57 acres of the campus to explore with an award-winning swimming pool, gym, basketball and tennis courts, theatre and recently refurbished Sixth Form centre.

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The Boarding House Staff 

Being a small boarding house staff get to know the pupils well and every boarder benefits from individual attention and care.

The boarding house staff are full members of the school teaching community, and have extra responsibility for the welfare and pastoral care of the boarders. They undertake evening duties in the boarding house, supervise prep, run activities and ensure that bedtimes are adhered to. Boarding staff are always ready to be a listening ear to all pupils, regardless of the topic of conversation, and are entirely focused on ensuring each individual is safe and happy, and able to make the most of their potential. 

The graduate assistants also work in the house every day of the week, providing academic and pastoral support, and can often be found challenging pupils at table football, board games, chess or FIFA!