Boarding · North Devon

Boarding at Kingsley, a home from home

Our boarding community is warm, inclusive and supportive. Boarding at Kingsley is about more than just school — it's about community, friendship, and feeling at home.

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Boarders from around the world
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Countries represented
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Compulsory exeat weekends
24/7
Pastoral care and support
Full Pastoral Care

Every boarder is known and supported

At Kingsley, every boarder is known by name, by character, and by what makes them thrive. Our boarding team offers round-the-clock support, ensuring students feel safe, cared for, and genuinely part of the Kingsley family.

Whether a student is from down the road in Devon or the other side of the world, they receive the same warmth, the same care, and the same sense of belonging. Parents consistently tell us that their children settled faster than they expected — and that this is a school where they feel genuinely looked after.

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Our Boarding Houses

Two houses, one community

Longfield House
Boys' Boarding

Our dedicated boys' boarding house is friendly, supportive and respect-focused. Longfield provides a structured but relaxed environment where boys build strong friendships and develop independence in a setting that genuinely feels like home.

  • ✓ Comfortable, well-equipped rooms
  • ✓ Dedicated houseparents on site
  • ✓ Communal spaces for relaxing and socialising
  • ✓ Structured prep time with academic support
Belvoir House
Girls' Boarding

Our inviting girls' boarding house is comfortable, welcoming, and full of life. Belvoir is a place where girls look out for one another, build lasting friendships, and feel the freedom to be themselves within a caring, well-supervised environment.

  • ✓ Warm, homely rooms and communal areas
  • ✓ Strong female staff team on site
  • ✓ Wellbeing-focused culture and pastoral support
  • ✓ Evening activities, film nights and social events
Life as a Boarder

Weekends are an adventure

Unlike many independent schools, there are no compulsory exeat weekends at Kingsley. Boarders can go home when it suits their family — or stay and enjoy an action-packed programme on site and across North Devon.

From beach trips and surf sessions to cultural visits, sports fixtures and creative workshops, weekends at Kingsley are never dull. The North Devon coast is on our doorstep — and boarders make the most of it.

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Surf Sessions
Sport & Fitness
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Arts & Culture
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Coast Trips
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Movie Nights
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Outdoor Ed
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What Parents Say
"There is no other place where all of my children — with different needs — could be supported and celebrated in the same school."
Kingsley Boarding Parent
Half-Term Boarding

Staying on for half-term?

For international students and families who prefer it, Kingsley offers a supervised half-term boarding programme. Students remain on site in a relaxed, activity-rich environment — fully supervised and cared for throughout.

Find out if boarding at Kingsley is right for your family

Contact our Director of Admissions, Melanie Gray, to arrange a personal tour and meet the boarding team.