Safe, secure boarding in the heart of Oxford

OUR BOARDING HOUSES

We offer boarding for boys and girls in modern, secure facilities, supported by our experienced House parents 24/7.

an extended family, a second home

All six boarding houses at d’Overbroeck’s offer a welcoming and supportive home for students from all around the world. Our boarding community helps students settle quickly, while comfortable accommodation and shared communal spaces make it easy to form new friendships and feel part of school life.

Resident Houseparents or Heads of House, supported by on-site staff, ensure every student is well cared for on a daily basis through structured study periods as well as regular personal check-ins.

Explore our Boarding houses

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.

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OUR BOARDING HOUSES

Take a look at our Boarding Houses profile and the pick your home away from home.

St. Aldates

St. Aldates is a central Oxford boarding house with around 50 students. It offers all single en-suite rooms, separate girls’ and boys’ floors and communal living spaces including a common room, kitchen and laundry. With House parents on site, structured study time and social space, it combines independence with support in a city setting.

Hayfield

Hayfield is a classic Oxford boarding house with a mix of single and twin rooms and shared bathrooms. Located just minutes from both the Sixth Form, it has a welcoming communal area, garden and laundry facilities, with study support each weekday evening and meals provided at school.

Islip

Islip is a purpose-built, modern boarding house opposite the Sixth Form building, with 60 students in twin en-suite rooms. It has a strong sense of community with dedicated house staff, shared lounge and dining areas, and the convenience of immediate proximity to academic facilities and social spaces.

Nash

Nash is a smaller house with around 18 students. It features twin en-suite rooms, a garden and communal spaces for relaxing and studying, and maintains a supportive environment with age-appropriate curfews and easy access to Oxford’s centre.

St. Philip's

St. Philip’s is set in a historic priory outside the city with outdoor communal areas and comfortable accommodation for about 53 students. With its pastoral spaces and easy bus access to school, it offers a quieter, countryside boarding experience while still providing study support and community life.

Boarding life at d'Overbroeck's

Hear straight from our boarding community.

A TYPICAL DAY FOR OUR BOARDERS

Every student’s day is filled with laughter, learning, and extraordinary experiences.

Breakfast

We serve a healthy and nutritious breakfast every day, which includes a wide variety of hot and cold options. This brings the school community together at the start of the day.

BREAKFAST

The school day

Throughout the school day, our boarders have plenty of contact with our pastoral team, ensuring that any concerns are shared and resolved.

THE SCHOOL DAY

After-school activities

Free time in the boarding house is about fun and building friendships! Staff lead some of our communal activities, but we also encourage our boarders to come up with their own clubs, events, and plans.

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Dinner

Dinner is served in school rather than our boarding houses, although a variety of healthy snacks are available in our house kitchens. Students can also use the kitchen facilities to prepare their own meals, if they fancy a taste of home!

DINNER

Study time

Younger students have structured study time, supported by our staff and visiting tutors. Guided by our tutors, our older students construct their own study timetable, based on their subjects and workload.

STUDY TIME

Night time

Curfews and bedtimes vary by age. We make sure the house Wi-Fi is turned off overnight to ensure our students get a good night’s rest.

NIGHT TIME