Moreton Hall is predominantly a boarding school although the school welcomes approximately 80 day girls, many of whom board regularly.  Boarding can start in Moreton First at the age of eight. At the age of 11 about 60% of girls are full boarders and this rises to 80% at 13 years of age and over 90% in Moreton Sixth.

As students mature and develop, so they move up through the various Houses of the school. Day students have study space in the house so they feel as much a part of house life as the boarders; many of them choose to stay one or more nights per week.

Boarding has come a long way in British schools in the past generation.  Far from parents and children being separated for weeks on end, today’s boarding aims to offer the best of both worlds to a family.  Teenagers can develop in a safe and caring environment with supportive friendship groups, house parents and tutors.  The variety of activities in the evenings and at weekends stimulates and develops a range of skills and leadership qualities. A simple set of rules and guidelines relating to study and behaviour is often much easier for an adolescent to accept and benefit from in a school environment than at home!  We aim to make house life as homely as possible and encourage girls to personalise their rooms and bring their favourite things from home with them.  Girls even celebrate their birthdays with a cake and a party!

Boarders are able to go home at weekends after Saturday classes, although they find that the range of activities, trips and social events going on at weekends proves to be a strong incentive to remain in school.

Parents join in school life by visiting their daughters, attending sporting fixtures, concerts and exhibitions. All students have access to email and each house has pay phones. The use of mobile phones is encouraged – at the right time and for the right purposes - so that families can keep in contact.