Johnson’s (13+ girls)

Named after the founder of Uppingham School, Archdeacon Robert Johnson, the house was built to mark the school’s quatercentenary in 1984. It first opened in 1986 as a second Sixth Form girls’ house, but was remodelled and extended in 2011 in response to demand for more girls’ places.

Surrounded by private gardens, the house has TV and common rooms, a library, music practice room, and three fully equipped kitchenettes.

Johnson’s marks the western boundary of the school, overlooking the sports centre and playing fields. It is within a minute’s walk of the arts, sports and science facilities of the Western Campus.

Fourth Form girls are accommodated in four comfortable dormitories. Lower Fifth girls move into shared bedrooms, while Upper Fifth and Sixth Form pupils have single bedsits.


Housemaster: Alex Parker
Alex began teaching Maths at Uppingham in 2016. During his time at the school, he has been the Deputy Housemaster of New House for 6 years, the Acting Head of Maths, and has coached many sports teams, including the popular girls football team. Alex is known around the school for his unbounded energy and zest for life - something that he is looking forward to bringing to Johnson’s.

Under Alex, Johnson’s will be built on the fundamental aim that every girl in the house is Happy, Safe and Kind. This environment provides the opportunity for the girls to succeed in all aspects of their lives. Joining Alex in Johnson’s are his wife, Ellie, who since 2017 has been the Deputy Housemistress of New House, and their daughter, Penelope.