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The House Team

Housemistress, Caroline Rees, has a first class degree in mechanical engineering and an MSc from Loughborough University. In her previous school, Caroline was Deputy Head of Science and Head of Fourth and Fifth Form. Making up the team at New House are Deputy Housemistress, Frances Mansergh (Educational Support), Matron, Sheila Parkin, and a team of dedicated Tutors.

New House is a place where you can relax and be yourself. It has always had a special atmosphere where we value kindness, honesty and integrity, a place for making lasting friendships and above all a place to be happy in your time here at Oundle.

Caroline Rees, Housemistress

LIFE IN NEW HOUSE

Daily life in New House reflects the rhythm and richness of Oundle’s full-boarding ethos. Girls live, learn and grow together in a community that is both busy and balanced – shaped by shared routines, strong relationships and a deep sense of belonging.

  • There are plenty of House activities, trips, competitions, sporting events, plays, and dinners to get involved in, ensuring camaraderie and friendship across year groups
  • Shared spaces including common rooms, the library, study rooms and a beautiful garden bring everyone together in a relaxed and informal way
  • Mealtimes are taken together as a House, offering daily moments for laughter and connection.
  • Older pupils take the lead in guiding the younger ones, helping new girls settle quickly and feel part of the House from day one.
  • Chapel attendance brings the community together for shared reflection – a quiet space to pause in a lively School week.
  • Tutors are closely involved in every girl’s journey, providing steady academic and pastoral support across School life.

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE NEW HOUSE

New House

Bedroom

Pool Room

Fitness Gym

Study

Common Room

Dining Room

Dining Room

What our pupils think

One of the greatest features of our House is the vast amount of outdoor space where we can relax or entertain on the top lawn, play sport in the paddock or walk to the island to see the river. After spending a day at sport or lessons, you will return to New House – the place where you can feel comfortable and relaxed with your new friends. We are so lucky to have an amazing garden, as well as really beautiful buildings – you definitely won’t feel as if New House is just an extension of your classes. There are plenty of places to spend your free time – you will all be in a dorm with members of your year group, but we also have an art room, a music room for practicing instruments, a TV room and even a library.

A BRIEF HISTORY

Despite its name, parts of New House date back to the 17th century and even earlier; the stone arch over the prep room could be as early as 1450.

New House was converted to a girls’ House in 1997, but was first used as a boarding House in 1907.

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