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Our House System
Each student and member of staff is put into one of our three Houses named after prominent figures with a local connection: Jane Austen, Bernard Montgomery and Edmund Spenser. All students are assigned a House in Year 7 and remain in this House until they leave in Year 11. They earn House points through behavious, academics, attendance and competing in inter-house events including Sports Days and various non-athletic competitions.We hold regular House assemblies and our House Captains play a key role in fostering a strong sense of belonging across all year groups.
Click below to find out more about our 3 Houses:
Austen House is named after the much loved novelist, Jane Austen, who lived in Chawton from 1809 - 1817.
Introducing Mr Ion
As the new Head of Austen House, Mr Ion is excited to take part in activities and events to win points for his House and is encouraging all members of the Austen House community to get involved and show their spirit. Austen last won the cup in 2024 and Mr Ion is determined to show his fighting spirit to regain the cup this year.
Monty House is named after Field Marshall Montgomery, who was nicknamed 'Monty' and after an illustrious army career lived at Islington Mill until 1976
Head of House - Miss Tomkinson
Miss Tomkinson is the Head of Monty House and has been since 2015. She is extremely dedicated to earning House Points for her house, taking part in activities such as skydiving, abseiling down the Spinnaker tower and volunteering to be sponged by students all in the name of winning the House Cup. Miss Tomkinson was delighted that Monty took the title in 2026 and is the current House Cup holder. She will be pulling out all the stops to make sure this accolade is retained in 2027.
Spenser House is named after a poet often considered one of the greatest in the English Language, who lodged in Alton in 1590.
Head of House - Mrs Chads
Mrs Chads has been the Head of Spenser House since 2023. After missing out on the cup for 12 years, Mrs Chads finally clinched a spectacular victory in 2025. It is with grit and determination that Spenser House is hoping to fight off their rivals again to regain the cup from Monty this year
