About the House
Griffin is the smallest boarding house in the School, yet it has the largest garden. Situated next to the Sports Centre, with the Music Department a short walk away, the House is well placed for both sport and the arts.
Three common rooms provide space for relaxation, each with television, DVD and kitchen facilities.
The garden is at the heart of House life. Throughout the Trinity Term the Griffin girls picnic on the lawn and host garden events for the rest of the School. Being next to the Sports Centre, the girls make full use of the fitness suite and swimming pool, while the nearby Music Department is used for rehearsals and regular instrumental practice. Girls who enjoy drama and music making are fully involved in the annual arts festival.
Sarah Wood, Housemistress
Sarah Wood gained a Bsc (Hons) in Physiology from Newcastle University before doing a Biology PCSE at Kings. She spent many years at Dulwich College as Biology teacher, Head of Year, Deputy Head of the Middle School and then Director of Co-curricular Activities. Alongside being a Biology teacher, she became known for the ambitious annual expeditions she led to destinations such as Papua New Guinea, Guyana, Sulawesi etc.
After Dulwich, Sarah went to Benenden School where she was firstly a Housemistress and then Head of Boarding.
Sarah joined Rugby School in September 2026 with her Labrador, Marmite, as Housemistress of Griffin House and Biology teacher. She continues to enjoy adventurous travel as well as skiing, hill walking, Scottish reeling and fishing.