Grafton House
Grafton House is named after Richard Grafton, MP, printer and historian and Warden of the Grovers’ Company, for his work in the City relating to the Royal Hospitals. Born in 1512, the son of a merchant, he dedicated a large portion of his life to the School. He was the first Treasurer of Bridewell Royal Hospital, the charitable foundation that supports the School.
Grafton House is first and foremost a community where everyone is celebrated for who they are and what they bring to the House. We have a high academic aim, balanced with plenty of sports, music and the arts.
Grafton House is a boarding and day boys’ House from 3rd Form to Lower Sixth Form, ages 13 to 17. As it is currently not paired with a girl’s House it is fondly known as ‘the Bachelor House’.
Housemaster Mr Lumley
Mr Lumley has been the Housemaster of Grafton since September 2022. Mrs Lumley, their sons Ernest and Arlo and black labrador Basil, are all well settled into the Grafton community. The Grafton boys have particularly enjoyed Mrs Lumley’s chocolate brownies! As well as Grafton Housemaster, Mr Lumley is a teacher within the Physical Education department. He enjoys teaching A-Level PE, and coaching football, hockey and cricket. Both Mr and Mrs Lumley have over a decade of experience in the education sector and thoroughly enjoy the busy and varied life of living in Grafton House! Away from the hectic life of Grafton, Mr Lumley loves sport, both playing and watching, spending time with family and exploring the countryside through long walks and weekends away.
Assistant Housemaster Mr Frazer
Mr Frazer has been part of Grafton for three years and as Assistant Housemaster since September 2022. Mr Frazer started his teaching career at King Edward’s and is now in his seventh year at the school in his current role as Assistant Director of Music both here at King Edward’s and at our partner school, Barrow Hills. He teaches from year 5 all the way to A-Level and IB music. An all-rounded musician, Mr Frazer performs regularly as a classical singer, pianist, organist and conductor in and outside of school life. Recently married in 2022, Mr and Mrs Frazer are delighted to have the opportunity to further support the pastoral side of Grafton house with Mr Lumley. Outside music, Mr Frazer is a keen rugby player, playing for Guildford Rugby. Mr and Mrs Frazer’s cat Mika can be found in and around the boarding houses greeting pupils and following them around school.
Grafton House’s Pastoral Team
Housemaster: Mr Ben Lumley
Assistant Housemaster: Mr Theo Frazer
