Known for its warm and friendly environment, the boys treat Angelo’s as their home from home. They foster strong House spirit and pride, they make strong friendships across different year groups, they work hard and they thrive across all areas of school life.

Taking an interest in others and celebrating their successes, however big or small, is hugely important in helping boys feel valued and have a sense of belonging. We are proud that this is something we see every day in Baldwin’s Bec and is a key reason why boys flourish here. When boys walk into Baldwin’s Bec, the first thing they see are the words of the Ancient Greek proverb: ‘Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they will never see’.

We believe in fostering good character alongside intellectual curiosity and academic excellence. We strive to create a community which prizes kindness, inclusivity and emotional intelligence, as well as nurturing ambition.

IRS boys embody Eton’s core values—kindness, self-respect, and growth. They embrace every opportunity with enthusiasm and celebrate each other’s achievements across various fields. Proudly representing their House, they do so with unwavering commitment.

The cornerstones of our House’s approach are pastoral care, developing character, embedding strong values and building community. We value sport, music and drama as significant ways of instilling confidence in boys.

As a House we prioritise creating a warm, supportive community, where boys can develop their character and talents. Our House team reflects this, helping boys flourish in all areas of life.

Evans’s has long been a family home and remains a warm home-from-home for our thriving community of ambitious and empathetic young men.

Our dining room is the heart of the Boarding House; a place where boys gather to relax, eat, laugh and collaborate as many as six times each day. We aspire to make Farrer their home from home; a warm, relaxed, inclusive and supportive environment, enhanced by a House spirit that we cherish.

The House is a place where boys are encouraged to get involved, try new things, and support one another in every aspect of school life. Whether through sport, music, drama, or the quieter moments of daily routine, the focus is on building confidence, kindness, and a strong sense of belonging. The hope is that boys feel understood and valued, and that enjoyment and balance are just as important as achievement. The aim is to create a community where every boy feels at home, develops his own interests, and contributes to the positive, welcoming spirit of the House.

We believe that it is important that the boys feel safe, valued and happy in the House, which is their Eton home and family. Their lives need to balanced and all boys are very much encouraged to contribute to all aspects of school life and to take full advantage of the wonderful opportunities that Eton offers. The boys in the House have a wide range of interests and talents and they enjoy celebrating the achievements of others.

We believe in boys throwing themselves into every aspect of House life—sport, music, drama; or anything which sparks their interest. Our aim is to help them find purpose and enjoyment, while making sure the House is always a kind, inclusive, and friendly place where every boy feels known and valued.

Our leadership is rooted in the strong relationships we build with boys, encouraging them to believe in themselves and grow in confidence, character and academic ambition. We never ask for perfection. Rather, we support boys in learning from their mistakes, knowing that this is how genuine progress happens, when they step outside their comfort zone.

Keate is first and foremost a community shaped by the core values of respect and kindness with the boys at its heart.

We want boys to be thankful for the opportunities on offer at Eton and for them to make the very most of them. Boys thrive with clear boundaries and high expectations, but it is also crucial for them to have fun together and feel at ease. We pride ourselves on being a friendly house with a family feel, where boys look out for one another and grow in confidence and kindness.

We intentionally set out to create a homely feel, and value our close working relationship with boys’ parents, whom we invite in as often as possible. We love to see boys grow and develop in their five years here and then keep in touch with them afterwards too. Our boys are well-known for their friendly welcome and excellent crêpes at the Eton Action Fair.

Our House mission statement is as simple as thus: getting good guys to do good things. Your five years in the House will pass in a flash. You are encouraged and supported to get involved with as much as possible by myself and our House team. The House emblem is the White Rose and our core House values that guide Eton’s boarding community are kindness, loyalty, honesty, integrity and respect.

Our approach focusses on helping boys balance their commitments, take ownership of their learning and develop their character across all aspects of school life.

As a House we embrace team spirit, self-belief and, above all, enjoyment and fulfilment. These are characteristics we nurture within the boys in The Hopgarden.

We endeavour to provide a warm and supportive environment in the Timbralls, a true home from home where everyone from chefs, pantry assistants and cleaners are welcomed and valued. We prioritise the importance of boys finding their niche and developing an independent ‘voice’, whether it be jazz clarinet, the stage, or during a motivational half-time team talk. We want all boys to take advantage of what is on offer here so that they can find joy in developing their own talents and contribute to the common good.

The House team is committed to making Villiers a friendly, supportive and inclusive house where boys are able to flourish in all areas of Eton life by engendering an ethos of kindness, respect and strong House spirit.

pro ingenio quisque – each man to his own. At Walpole, boys are encouraged to pursue their passions and be ambitious. We seek to create a warm and welcoming environment which celebrates contribution and nurtures a work-hard play-hard ethos.

Warre House is an environment in which boys are engaged and happy. They throw themselves into school life, just as Dr Warre intended all those years ago. Central to this approach are core values of respect, courtesy, service and participation; they also have huge amounts of fun!

Our House is kind and gentle. The boys look out for one another, exemplifying the teamwork we value so highly. We also recognise the value of literature, music, art and drama, and encourage boys to develop their creative lives while at Waynflete.

We find the greatest reward in seeing boys throw themselves into every aspect of House life—whether through sport, music, drama, or any pursuit that captures their interest—and persevere through challenges to achieve their goals. We remain continually inspired by their accomplishments and are deeply committed to fostering a kind, inclusive, and friendly community where every boy feels known, valued, and encouraged to find purpose and enjoyment in all that they do.

In our House, respect, community, and gratitude are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage everyone to get involved, to support one another, and to make the most of every opportunity. Our aim is to create a true home away from home—an inclusive and welcoming place where every student feels valued, supported, and proud to belong.