House System

Senior School House System

Upon joining CHS in Year 7, pupils and their Form Tutors are allocated to one of the four houses which are named after a former Foundationer pupil. All of these pupils excelled in their chosen fields, often despite difficult beginnings, both during their time at CHS and beyond.

The Heads of House are:

ALLEN: Mrs Patrick
CLARKE: Mrs Macklin
MARSH: Mrs Metcalfe
WHITEHEAD: Mrs Vernon

Infant & Junior School House System

There are four Houses in the Junior School; Heywood, Langworthy, Watts and Westhead and each pupil is a member of one of the Houses. In Year 6, each term, one boy and one girl are elected by their House to become its captain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do different Houses focus on different interests?

All our Houses take part in the same competitions and all our competitions run under three categories: Altruistic, Academic and Active. The only difference is that each House supports a different charity.

How are pupils allocated to a House?

Pupils are randomly allocated to a House.

Are siblings always in the same House?

Wherever possible, we try to ensure siblings are in the same House but we are unable to guarantee this.

How do you know who is in each House?

Each pupil has their own House Tie. The colour change represents each House.

What is the role of House points?

All House competitions are run under three categories; Academic, Active and Altruistic. Different competitions will have different weightings for points. There are winners in each of the three areas plus an overall House winner which is announced in the End of Term Assembly. The reward for every success is House points.

How are House Captains chosen?

At the start of each academic year, students are invited to apply for the position of House Captain by submitting a letter of application. Our Heads of Houses select two House Captains per year group.

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