Joining Prior Park College, 11+

Baines House, with its Housemaster and team of tutors, looks after our 11-12 year old students (Lower 3). The House has its own dedicated area within the heart of the school, and offers a common room, changing and locker rooms, games facilities and an outdoor play area.

Mr Simon Burt is Baines' Housemaster.
His vision for Baines is one where all pupils feel at home and are able to grow emotionally, academically and spiritually within a safe and inclusive environment.

Mr Burt leads a team of tutors who each take responsibility for a group of approximately 15 students. They support and guide their pupils through the year, encouraging them to take ownership and responsibility for themselves, so they learn greater independence to help prepare them for the rest of their time at Prior.

A key aim of Baines House is to smooth the transition from junior to senior school so students have the time to absorb all the facets of College life, including timetables, new subjects, new friends, and Prep.

Baines pupils are frequently linked with Brownlow House, our Form 3 (Year 8).

Brownlow is run by Housemistress, Mrs Goodman. 

Brownlow supports its students whilst encouraging them to take more responsibility for themselves, preparing them for their transition into the senior houses (Year 9 and up). 

Brownlow has its own area within the school, situated near the main teaching block and sports fields. Housemistress Mrs Goodman is supported by a team of tutors who look after their own small groups of students. 

Baines and Brownlow will be entered into House competitions as well as sharing some assemblies and homework opportunities.