Martineau’s House is the Day House for all boys and girls in Year 7 and 8. We have a three form entry of 20 per teaching class. We therefore have 60 pupils in a year group and 120 pupils in the House.  

Martineau’s pupils can also board within the House.

While the pupils have lessons all around the school, Martineau’s is their pastoral base and they also tend to spend break and lunch times here. There is always supervision at the break times and while Martineau’s is a step up from prep/primary school it is still a more protected environment before the pupils enter the Senior Houses at Year 9.

An Activity programme is run specifically for Year 7 & 8 which is wide ranging. On one day there is a carousel of activities and on the other pupils can opt for activities such as art, basketball, chess, dance, choir, horse riding and trampolining. Supervised prep is also an option which many do once a week to keep on top of their work.

Martineau’s House is divided into six House tutor groups: Beck, Elliott, Griffin, Mason, Neale and Swayne. There are House competitions between the groups in various sports & activities, which enhance the spirit within the House. Each House tutor group has a Year 8 Captain and Vice Captain and we have an overall Martineau’s Head Girl and Head Boy.