Pupils have the option to experience life at a private boarding school from Year 6 onwards. Accommodation at our performing arts boarding school is arranged by age and gender, and boarders live in one of three onsite houses, each with its own unique character.
Pupils can board at Tring Park School from Years 6-13. Accommodation at our boarding school is arranged by age and gender in three boarding houses, each with its own unique character.
Approximately 60% of our pupils are boarders. Each house is led by a team of houseparents who are supported by a number of residential and non-residential pastoral staff. Together they form an experienced and caring team who work hard to provide a warm, caring and nurturing environment within the houses in order to create a ‘home from home’ for our boarders.
All of the houses enjoy a strong sense of community in which creativity thrives and activities such as music, choreography and sketch-writing are a regular occurrence. Pupils also enjoy a wide variety of weekend activities and trips.
Our younger pupils enjoy the camaraderie of larger rooms, which helps them to settle into our community and make new friends quickly. As boarders move up through the school, they have the choice of smaller rooms and all pupils in Year 10 and above have their own private desk in their room for personal study. Each house also has a variety of comfortable and welcoming common rooms that allow pupils to relax and socialise together.
Elizabeth House
Elizabeth House is our modern, purpose-built boarding facility and home to many of our Sixth Form girls. Designed with comfort, independence, and wellbeing in mind, it spans three floors and offers a variety of accommodation.
Beyond their personal living spaces, students have access to shared kitchens, quiet study areas, cosy common rooms, and inviting communal spaces that encourage both academic focus and social connection. Elizabeth House has a warm, family-like atmosphere. It is a place where girls are not only cared for but truly known and supported. Our dedicated team fosters a culture of fun, friendship, and mutual respect, ensuring every girl feels safe, valued, and at home.
Elizabeth House opened in September 2019 for our Sixth Form pupils, and was designed by Burrell Foley Fischer, who also designed the school’s Park Studios.
Mansion House
Mansion House is situated in the main building making for a quirky and atmospheric boarding house steeped in the history of the building.
The dorms vary in size from multiple occupancy for the younger years, to singles and doubles for the older boarders up to Year 11. This provides companionship for all and an increased level of independence and privacy for the older girls. Each room is different and they are all full of character. There are comfortable Common Rooms on each floor where the boarders can relax, watch movies, play games, make snacks and drinks or chat with the Houseparents.
We are lucky to live in a beautiful and historic building but it truly comes alive when it is full of the sights and sounds of boarders laughing, chatting, singing and dancing.
The Tring Park Mansion was originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren (one of the most highly acclaimed architects in history!) and built by Henry Guy in around 1673.
Clock House
Clock House is a lively and welcoming boarding house with a rich history. Built in 1709 by James Gibbs, it first served as the Stable Block for the Rothschild family before becoming the vibrant home it is today. Now, it houses all the male boarders alongside female Sixth Form students, creating a friendly and supportive mixed community.
The house is full of unique spaces that make student life special. The American Diner is a favourite for relaxing and chatting, while the Xbox Room is perfect for gaming and friendly competition. For quieter moments, the Ski Lodge offers a cosy place to unwind.
In the summer of 2022, Clock House’s living and communal areas were upgraded, giving students an even better experience with the new Xbox games room, American diner–inspired kitchen, and ski lodge–themed common room. Together, these spaces make Clock House feel like home.
