Prep Boarding | King's Ely | Private School near Cambridge

Priory House is led by Mrs. Hughes, our dedicated Houseparent, who lives on-site with her husband and their three children - Sienna and Jacob, both aged 8, and Finley, who is 4. The family is also accompanied by two exceptionally friendly dogs, who are a much-loved part of the boarding community and often bring smiles to the students’ faces.

Supporting Mrs. Hughes is Mrs. Yazicilar, our Deputy Houseparent, who also resides within the boarding area. In addition to her pastoral role, Mrs. Yazicilar is a qualified ESOL teacher and plays a key role in supporting our international students as they develop their English language skills and settle into life at the school.

Throughout the week, the pastoral team is further supported by a group of evening tutors who help provide academic guidance and supervision. On weekends, two enthusiastic gap year students from Australia join the team, contributing to the care and wellbeing of the boarders through engaging activities and additional support.

Built in the early 14th C.and surrounded by early medieval buildings, Walsingham House was originally the home of Alan de Walsingham, a monk and architect attached to Ely Cathedral. Now centuries later what remains of his home forms part of Walsingham House, home to boys aged 8 to 13.

With a large garden and two large common rooms there is plenty of space for the boys to play and relax after a busy day at school and at the weekends.

Walsingham is a home from home with a resident Houseparent and Matron as well as two friendly dogs.  Fun activities are organised for the weekends such as Paintballing, Skating, Go Ape, and trips to the theatre to name but a few.