Flexible Boarding at King's High - Year 9 to Sixth Form

We introduced Sixth Form boarding for girls at Way House in 2023 and this has been an exciting and successful venture. It has added a new dimension to our school community as we have welcomed students from around the world to board with us.  For some time, we have offered flexible boarding for Sixth Formers and, from September 2025, we are extending this to students from year 9 upwards.  

Alongside our weekly and full boarding options, flexi-boarding offers a convenient and supportive solution for busy families and provides our students with the many benefits of the boarding experience, even on an occasional basis. Whether it’s to ease logistics during a busy week, support academic commitments, or offer a taste of boarding life before committing to a longer-term arrangement, our new flexi option is designed with flexibility and wellbeing in mind. 

We are delighted to introduce our Flexible Boarding option, designed to support your daughter's academic, personal, and social development. This nurturing and structured environment enables students to make the most of their King's High experience, while balancing studies, extracurricular commitments, and, for our Sixth Form students, university preparations.

Flexibility That Works for You

• Our flexi-boarding option offers families the convenience of avoiding long commutes. Boarding fosters independence, time management, and self-reliance, easing the transition to university or the workplace.
• The cost for flexible boarding is £75 including VAT per night from September 2025, with a range of booking options available. Students can reserve stays in blocks of one, two, three or more nights per week, for a week or two at a time, or on an ad-hoc basis, subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
• If three consecutive nights or more are booked, the cost for flexible boarding is £65 including VAT per night.
• To ensure rooms are properly prepared, we require 48 hours' notice (school days) for bookings. Cancellations within this period will be billed at cost. All flexi-boarding stays will be added to parents' bills, and the option is available exclusively to current King's High students. Students tend to share rooms with one or two fellow boarders, and while we aim to accommodate preferences, private rooms cannot be guaranteed.
• Meals are included, with dinner served at 6.30pm and breakfast at 7.30am.
• A typical day for flexi-boarders includes an afternoon arrival and check-in after school, followed by study time in Way House or the Sixth Form Centre for our Sixth Form students. Evenings feature structured prep sessions with academic support, along with recreation time to enjoy the fitness suite and sports facilities. Boarders also have time to socialise with fellow students before lights out in a calm, focused environment.

"When I was lucky enough to be offered flexible boarding for my teenage daughter, it was a lifesaver for a busy working and travelling mother like me. Way House was a home away from home, and Rosie had no trouble at all settling in - with a lovely room, great (and healthy) meals, and so much care and attention given to her and all the girls’ needs.

"What I had not expected were the additional benefits: the structure it brought to Rosie’s routine during such a critical year, a taste of university life, the development of friendship-building skills, exposure to different cultures, and no anxiety about missing buses because the school is so conveniently close.

"For me, I was able to travel worry-free, knowing my daughter was in a nurturing and caring environment. Calling home to hear stories of games nights and Chinese New Year celebrations made it a little easier to be away.

"I would recommend it to everyone - part of Rosie’s success in her A Levels is certainly due to the environment created for her at Way House."

Flexi-Boarding Parent

A Supportive & Structured Study Environment

We understand the demands of GCSE and A Level study, from revision and coursework to university interviews and visits. Our flexible boarding option provides the structure and independence students need to thrive - without the full-time commitment of traditional boarding.

Boarders in Way House benefit from King’s High’s gold-standard pastoral care, with round-the-clock support from experienced staff, including two Heads of Year as boarding tutors and our Wellbeing Mentor as Assistant House Parent.

Students on study leave have access to:

• Work space in Way House throughout the day
• The Sixth Form Centre for independent or group study
• 1:1 academic support from teaching staff during the day

Evenings follow a structured prep routine, with time to relax and socialise. We recognise that downtime is just as important as focused study, so boarders have access to our state-of-the-art Sports Centre, including the fitness suite, in the evenings and at weekends. Many also enjoy preparing meals in our newly equipped kitchen, though dinner and breakfast are provided daily.

Find Out More

We warmly invite you to our school Open Evening on Thursday 4 July, where you will have the chance to tour the boarding house and hear directly from our Housemistress, Ms Cooper, about what makes boarding at King’s High such a special and enriching experience. 

To find out more or to book a visit, please fill out the form below. Alternatively, you may wish to email our Admissions team: