Boarding accommodation
Our boarding houses are located on Kimbolton village’s beautiful High Street and back onto the school grounds.
Your home from home
Kimbolton House (the Boys’ House) and White House (the Girls’ House) are both properties that combine a rich history and character with modern facilities that meet the needs of today’s teenagers.
You will find a relaxed family atmosphere in both boarding houses. We encourage boarders to personalise their rooms and to treat the houses like home, while respecting the needs of others. Younger pupils share rooms while older boarders have study bedrooms more akin to university accommodation.
Our team of boarding staff in each house are always on hand to provide help and guidance. Our Health Centre provides medical back-up, while our catering staff produce delicious, nutritional meals throughout the week. All boarders eat together in the Dining Room which reinforces their sense of community.
Meet the Houseparents
Kimbolton House – The Gilbert Family
Mr Gilbert has been at Kimbolton for twenty-one years and brings extensive experience in pastoral care and school life to his role as Housemaster of Kim House. During his time at the school, he has served as Director of Sport, Head of Sixth Form, and more recently as Head of PE, Middles Tutor and Head of Cricket. He has also been fortunate to take part in a wide range of residential experiences, including Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and several overseas sports tours.
Mrs Gilbert has taught at Kimbolton for over sixteen years. In addition to teaching PE and Games, she is an Ingrams tutor and Head of Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country. She has been involved in many of the same residential opportunities, as well as supporting the junior ski trip for several years. Together, Mr and Mrs Gilbert have three grown-up daughters: Jenny (23), who works as a Nursery Teacher; Emily (22), a graduate of Chichester University in Outdoor and Adventurous Education; and Lottie (20), who is a Team Leader at the Kimbolton swimming pool. As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors—walking, camping and taking part in water-based activities. They are keen competitors in various sports and enjoy baking, nature and family adventures.
White House – The Hadden Family
Mrs Hadden has been at Kimbolton for 25 years and is currently Assistant Head (Pastoral) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and teacher of Geography. Previously, she has been a Resident House Tutor, Housemistress of Balyes House, and our CFF Contingent Commander.
Mr Hadden enjoys joining boarder activities (especially BBQs). They have two children, Charlie recently completed Sixth Form, and James is in our Fourth Form.
Finally, they have Monty a Patterjack dog who loves attention and is always available for walks! The Haddens like being outdoors, walking in the local countryside and spending time in Norfolk and France.
