About the House
William Webb Ellis, the boy who ‘with a fine disregard for the rules, first took the ball in his arms and ran with it’ was a member of Town House. That ‘go for it’ spirit remains among the Town boys today and they are keen to rise to a challenge.
In fact, a talented and committed group, they make the most of every opportunity and you can find Town boys at the heart of our School’s artistic, sporting, and musical life.
A hugely popular House, it is the largest in the School, with just over 100 ambitious boys, who are at the same time respectful and supportive of their peers. It is an inclusive, friendly place full of fun and laughter, where lifelong friends are made, and impressive academic results are achieved that lead to first-class life opportunities.
Maurice Monteith, Housemaster
Maurice Monteith gained a BSc (Hons) in Physiological Sciences at Newcastle University, followed by a PGCE at Loughborough University, and began his teaching career at St Peter's School in York, where he taught Biology and was a boarding housemaster.
Maurice joined Rugby School in 2007 as Head of Biology, and after several years leading the department was appointed Housemaster of Sheriff and latterly of Town, where he also coaches sport. He lives in Town with his wife, the Resident Matron, and their three children.
Maurice runs Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and is the School's Educational Visits Coordinator. Away from work he enjoys a plethora of sports, gardening, cooking and Liverpool Football Club.