School Houses
- Fetherstone (Gold) - named after Barnaby Fetherstone who was the first Usher of the School; a post that today would be called Deputy Master. Fetherstone was instrumental in obtaining donations of land from Henry Hugford, Thomas Dabridgecourt, Thomas Waring and Thomas Greswolde. The later three have their arms incorporated in the School badge.
- Jago (Maroon) - named after 18th-century poet and Old Silhillian Richard Jago. Jago went up to University College, Oxford and then returned to Warwickshire, eventually entering the clergy.
- Pole (Sky blue) - this house carries the name of the school's first Headmaster.
- Shenstone (Black) - named after 18th-century poet, Old Silhillian, classmate and lifelong friend of Jago, William Shenstone. Shenstone went up to Pembroke College, Oxford and then returned home to manage his family's estate. On sporting occasions they are often referred to as the 'All Blacks', due to their black shirts.
- Windsor (Royal blue) - created in 1959 as a mark of respect to the Royal Family. Shortly afterwards, in 1960 and 1962, the School received two Royal visits; from The Duchess of Kent and Queen Elizabeth II respectively. Former house captains include Simon Wernick.
All houses compete against one another in the inter-house competitions in the senior school. The most successful house over an academic year gets awarded the Cock House Trophy. The Junior School has its own exclusive Cock House Competition. Interestingly, the Junior School trophy is an old oak toilet seat.
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