ISLIP HOUSE

Islip is our modern boarding house located directly across the road from our Sixth Form centre. The accommodation is co-educational, with boys and girls areas securely separated.

islip house

an extended family, a second home

Islip is a house for Year 12 in the heart of North Oxford. With all twin rooms, it offers a modern, purpose-built environment for up to 58 students. Known for its strong sense of community, Islip brings together students from a wide range of nationalities, encouraging friendships and cultural exchange.

Regular house activities, shared celebrations and traditions (including birthday cakes and international festivals) create a welcoming, lively atmosphere where students quickly feel at home.

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Students live in single or twin bedrooms, many with en-suite bathrooms, designed to feel safe, comfortable and homely.

Supervised study periods run from Monday to Thursday evenings, ensuring students have dedicated time and support to focus on their studies.

Each of our boarding houses offers welcoming communal areas such as common rooms and kitchen or dining spaces, helping students relax and socialise.

Majority of our boarding houses are within walking distance of our campuses. For houses located closer to Oxford city centre, transport to campus is provided.

Resident House parents or Heads of House, supported by on-site staff, provide daily (24/7) care and guidance with clear routines and age-appropriate independence.

Rebecca Webb

MEET OUR HEAD OF HOUSE

I’ve been in boarding schools all my life, born in a boys’ prep school, later boarding at an all-girls school, and now teaching in boarding communities for most of my career, following in the footsteps of my father, who was a housemaster.

I love watching friendships develop and seeing the small acts of kindness between students, who never fail to keep me feeling young. Students often describe me as relatable and practical, and I try to show that through the little things, like baking a birthday cake of their choice and decorating the house for festivals.

With decades of teaching Biology, teaching Food Science and a LEITHS cookery certificate, we often cook in the house - you might even make this your Duke of Edinburgh skill. Some of my favourite moments in the week are completing a jigsaw or joining a weekly quiz.

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