Girls

Stanley

Stanley House, 3 Barby Road, Rugby, CV22 5DN
Tel: +44 (0) 1788 556 200 | Email: asm@rugbyschool.net

ABOUT THE HOUSE

Stanley is a sixth form boarding house. All our girls are new to Rugby in the LXX, which can make the transition to a different school less daunting, especially for those girls who may be living away from home for the first time. We welcome students from a wide range of educational backgrounds and nationalities, and we have a reputation as an inclusive, grown-up and high-flying house.

Our aim in Stanley is to help our sixth-formers prepare for university. We have an experienced team of tutors and subject specialists who work closely with the girls on their UCAS applications and IB or A-level studies. We help the girls to take responsibility for their academic learning and extra-curricular involvement and to develop both independence and resilience.

Stanley girls are motivated and ambitious. They work hard, but they also play hard and we help new girls to integrate into the wider school community though a series of social events, from drink swaps to bingo nights. The girls often take leading roles in clubs, societies and sports teams. There is always strong Stanley representation on the leveé (prefect) body and our girls participate in a large number of music ensembles and plays.

With only two years to make the most of all that Rugby has to offer, life in Stanley is very busy. However, visitors often comment on the house’s homely atmosphere, and the girls’ well-being is always our priority.

Stanley is located centrally in the school, next door to the Temple Reading Room with stunning views of the Close and Chapel.

Housemistress

Alix arrived in Rugby in 2015 as an English teacher and she was Keeper of Scholars before taking on the role of Hm of Stanley. As a published poet, Alix runs the creative writing group.

Originally from Bath, Alix studied Modern Languages at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, with a year abroad studying History of Art in Montpellier.

Alix is married to Dr Tim Coker, the school’s Artistic Director and they have two teenage sons. In the holidays, they head to Hay-on-Wye to kayak, walk and read. They have a spaniel, Maggie, two cats, Stella and Stan, and four noisy hens, Isabel, Pip, Mollie and Grace.

When she is not teaching, Alix likes to be active and she has run half and full marathons. In her less active moments, she is invariably found with her nose in a good book.

Deputy Housemistress

Aya Abrahams joined Rugby School’s Geography Department in 2016 after graduating from St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford. She tutored in Tudor for 2 years before joining Stanley House as Assistant Housemistress. When not in the classroom, Aya also coaches sport and has also taken several school trips, including a 4 week trip to Madagascar.

Outside of school Aya enjoys running, having completed several half and full marathons, and is also a keen cyclist.

Contact

Hm: Ms A Scott-Martin
3 Barby Road, Rugby, CV22 5DN
Tel: 556 200
Email: asm@
Insta: @stanleyhouse_rugbyschool