Skipwith Building is where all Year 11 day pupils are based from September 2025. Pupils in Years 9 to 11 will have the same Housemaster/mistress, based in the same location, whilst they move through those year groups. Mr Hindley will look after Year 11 day pupils in the Skipwith Building for the academic year 2025/2026, and then he will be Housemaster of the 2026 intake of Year 9s.
Skipwith is located within the superb Victorian manor house at the end of the main drive. Directly above the Great Hall where everyone dines, there is no doubt that Skipwith lies at the centre of College life.
Despite the transition to accommodate day pupils, the traditional boarding ethos of the house is still very much present. The House is full of character, which rubs off on the pupils. The views are stunning from virtually every window but the most coveted seat in the House is at the top of the entrance staircase, where one can watch the school go by.
Skipwith’s main day room and pool table room both have televisions and modern, breakfast bar style furniture. Check (registration) takes place on the spacious first floor landing. The mezzanine nature of this area creates an amphitheatre effect. Pupils use large, traditional work spaces with fantastic views overlooking the river.
Staff endeavour to create a welcoming environment and take a holistic approach to the pastoral care and academic progress of all pupils, believing all can achieve their potential, and we provide excellent support for each individual to succeed. Belonging is a key theme within the House and the fun, lively and industrious atmosphere certainly provides this.
Housemaster: Mr Mark Hindley
Mr Hindley joined us at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year and as well as teaching English, coaches our U14A rugby team.
He has previously taught at Lord Wandsworth College, as well as at Radley and Abingdon School.
He took the reins of Skipwith in 2025.
Deputy Housemistress: Miss Ella Povey
Miss Ella Povey joined us at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year teaching English and takes on the role of Deputy Housemistress of Skipwith in 2025.
Previous roles include an English GCSE teacher and an English Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher in Reading, she has also been a Teaching, Learning & Assessment Lead Practitioner, helping support other teachers develop the practice.
Miss Povey is passionate about rugby and is the Captain of Reading Ladies RFC.
Pastoral Leaders
Mrs Henri BonserMonday to Thursday
Mrs Helen FrostFriday
Skipwith Tutors
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Skipwith Contacts
| Name | Number | Address |
| Housemaster Mr Mark Hindley | 0118 940 5208 | [email protected] |
| Deputy Housemistress Miss Ella Povey | [email protected] | |
House Pastoral Leaders (Matrons) Mrs Helen Frost (Friday) | 0118 940 4773 | [email protected] |
| Duty Tutor | 0118 940 5208 | |
| Address | Skipwith Building, Shiplake College, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 4BW | |
| Medical Centre | 0118 940 5233 | [email protected] |
| Reception | 0118 940 2455 | [email protected] |
| School Office | 0118 940 2455 | [email protected] |
| Bursar | 0118 940 5202 | [email protected] |
| Billing | 0118 940 5201 | [email protected] |
Please note that the College Management Information System is expected to hold current contact information for parents and guardians, including address, home and mobile telephone numbers and email.
If your information changes during the year, please inform the Housemaster and the College Office, as soon as possible.
Mobile telephone numbers for all pupils will be held by the Housemaster.