Boarding

St. James' School is a small intimate school with two boarding houses on site. The School is situated near the town centre of Grimsby. It is within a short walk of People's Park, Weelsby Woods and the shopping centre, with a short bus ride to take you to the Leisure Centre, swimming pool, cinema and the local resort of Cleethorpes with its beaches, shops, laser quest, leisure centre, theme park, ten pin bowling and new nine screen cinema. Mr Hampson, Director of Community Outreach, also likes to take the boarders on a termly trip to Manchester City to watch they play. 

Click here to see photos from boarders trips.

Bedrooms and Common Rooms in the two houses are homely and comfortable. There is an 

annual redecoration programme for the continuous improvement of both houses. Younger boarders are accomodated in close proximity of the boarding house parents, whilst many of the Sixth Formers have individual rooms and Heads of House have en-suite bathrooms (Subject to availability).

The food is excellent, varied and plentiful. We know that nothing will ever replace home, but we endeavour to create a happy and caring environment where pupils can live contentedly.

 

 

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The House Parents are available at all times to provide the emotional and academic support needed by children away from home. They ensure that children maintain regular contact with their families. There is easy access to telephones in both houses plus internet access at all times (either using personal laptops or the computers provided in the boarding houses). Trips and activities are always taking place at weekends (eg: Cinema, Swimming, ice skating, shopping trips to York, quad biking and many more). There is free time in the evenings when the supervised homework has been completed.

 

Click on both of the links below to read the welcome letters from the House Master and House Mistress.

 

                                        

Boarding pupils whose parents live abroad are given considerable help with their flight arrangements and are personally escorted to the airport by school-approved transport. St. James' staff also spend a considerable amount of time arranging guardian families for our International Students during exeat weekends and half term breaks. Our guardian families are thoroughly checked for their suitability, most are families and friends of St. James' and many have been guardians for many years.

 

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Flexible Boarding
Flexi-boarding is also offered, which can prove a boon to parents dealing with illness or temporary family difficulties, as well as giving the child a sense of security at a difficult time.   

 

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The Boarding Staff: Who's who??  

Click here to view the Boarders gallery

Boarding food menu (example)

Click here for a direct link to St. James' Independent School full ISI Report