My House is my home from home at Ardingly, where I have made lifelong friends."
House Structure
Within our boarding community we have six boarding Houses Each boarding house has a dedicated team of staff and its own unique character.
- Lower School (Years 7 and 8) – One boarding house for boys and girls
- Senior School (Years 9 – 12) – Two boys’ boarding houses and two girls’ boarding houses
- Upper Sixth (year 13) – One house for all boarders and day students, shared by both boys and girls
Students are passionate about their Houses and eagerly participate in inter-House competitions and organise weekly social events.
Each House is overseen by a Housemaster or Housemistress (HoMM) and an Assistant Housemaster or Assistant Housemistress. Additionally, a Matron plays a crucial role in pastoral care, supported by a dedicated team of Tutors.
As students advance, they are given more responsibilities and freedoms. The Head of House leads the House Prefect team, and others across all year groups are involved in many student voice councils and committees. In particular, House Councils and Boarding Council are forums where students’ views are taken on board, helping our community to continually evolve and improve.
Lower School (Years 7 and 8)
Senior Girls’ Boarding (Years 9 to 12)
Senior Boys’ Boarding (Years 9 to 12)
Upper Sixth (Year 13)
“My House has changed me as a person... I have been shaped into a better, more engaged and ambitious all-round person - socially, academically and in extra-curriculars. I have made memories that I will never forget... And most importantly, the tight community that we have established in Mertens is something I will never lose.”
