Houses
The senior school comprises 10 houses and then, whilst retaining affiliation to their former houses, all students in their last year (Upper Sixth) join the 11th house, the co-educational day and boarding 'hall of residence', St John's House.
| Name | House colour | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron | Orange/Black | Boys, day house |
| Crescent | Black/White | Boys, day house |
| Woodard | Maroon/White | Boys, day house |
| Fleur De Lys | Sky Blue/Yellow | Girls, day house |
| Pelican | Purple | Girls, flexi boarding house |
| Martlet | Green/White | Girls, boarding house |
| Shield | Pink/Black | Girls, boarding house |
| Eagle | Green/Black | Boys, boarding house |
| Red Cross | Red/Black | Boys, boarding house |
| Star | Navy/Sky Blue | Boys, boarding house |
| St Johns | Maroon/Grey | All Upper Sixth |
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