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Alway House

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Alway House

Alway House is a boarding and day house for boys and girls in Years 7 and 8, and weekly boarding for St Nicholas House pupils (Year 5 & Year 6 only).

Boys dormitory

Alway common room

Boarders lounge

Boarders lounge

Boys dormitory

Girls dormitory

Alway is a vibrant and welcoming house, a home away from home for pupils aged 10 to 12.  Each dorm is bright, cheerful and can be personalised with posters, pictures and favourite items from home – making it feel cosy and familiar in not time.

Although the house is also a hub for our day pupils in Year 7 and 8, at the heart of the boarding house is a dedicated boarders’ lounge, where pupils can relax after a busy school day. Whether they’re baking cakes, playing board games with friends, or enjoying a movie night, there’s always something fun going on.

The spacious common room provides space for day and boarders to relax and socialise together, with comfy seating for reading and spending time with friends. Evenings are filled with engaging activities – from crafts and sports to jigsaws and chess – ensuring that every boarder has something to look forward to.

Weekends are a real highlight, with regular excursions on a Sunday including trips to local museums, exploring the Brecon Beacons National Park, shopping trips to Cardiff and Bristol, helping pupils to bond with the other boarders in the school.

Warm, busy, and full of opportunities, Alway house offers a nurturing environment where children feel supported, valued, and right at home.

Friday Night Club

We offer a Friday Night Boarding Club which allows day pupils to experience boarding at a discounted rate. The Friday Night Club activities include sports, movie nights, pizza making and much more!

Email admissions@christcollegebrecon.com to learn more.

Meet the Houseparent

Mr Bufton, originally from Brecon, has always had a strong connection to both sport and education. He joined Christ College in 2021 and has enjoyed becoming part of the community, suporting pupils in their learning and sharing his enthusiasm for co-curricular and pastoral life.

Mr Bufton’s favourite movie is: Home Alone

Mr Bufton’s pets are called: Lola and Lupo (dogs) and a cat called Winnie

Favourite weekend activitiy: Golf, golf and more golf!

“As Houseparent, my aim is to create a warm, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued, safe and at home. Boarding life offers a unique opportunity for pupils to grow in independence, build lifelong friendships and develop a strong sense of responsibility and community spirit. My team and I are dedicated to ensuring that every boarder is supported in their journey, with a focus on wellbeing, mutual respect and high standards.”

Mr Gareth Bufton
Head of Prep School

"Christ College was a far warmer, personal and friendlier environment than any other school I have visited."

Anna Allen, Parent

"“What I love most is how our small pupil-and-staff body results in a tight-knit community. Everybody has time for each other.” "

Pupil feedback in The Tatler Schools Guide 2025

"Obviously, teachers won’t let you do whatever you want. Time allowed out of the house is regulated, certain objects and substances are prohibited, but it is nowhere near as strict as illustrated in the Harry Potter book series!"

Leo, Christ College Student

"I go home for athletics training twice a week, but I feel very at home in school - it’s like having 60 sisters almost all of which you can talk to about anything!"

Immy Philips, Year 10

"The biggest contribution to the feeling of comfort, ease and belonging is the people in the house who live alongside me. There is a communal effort to ensure that everyone feels at home."

Poppy Lawley, Sixth Form
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