Fitzmaurice House
Upper School Boarding (Boys 14-18yrs)
The Website

Since 1895, Fitzmaurice House has been one of two Upper School boys' boarding houses at Dauntsey's School. Today the House consists of 33 dormitories with 53 beds. The House prides itself on the friendly atmosphere which pervades and where the emphasis is on encouragement and support for all. A buddy system exists for all new members of the House and ‘subject specialists’ are always happy to offer help and support with prep. The extensive Common Room, which can accommodate the whole of ‘Fitz’, is the central hub of the House. It allows all years to integrate in a relaxed and informal atmosphere with a variety of recreational facilities to enjoy. An extensive array of social events run each year, with the highlights being the themed House Party and the Christmas Talent Show. The resident House parents, who are supported by three tutors and two matrons, oversee the pastoral care of the House.

The House has its own dedicated website which is regularly updated with news and photographs of what is happening.

Housemaster
Adam Reid

Housemaster & Housemistress
Adam & Fran Reid

Having taken a History Degree at Birmingham University, Adam Reid served for five years as an infantry officer in the British Army. On leaving the Army he worked for two years in property investment before completing his PGCE at Oxford, and joined the staff at Dauntsey's in 1998. He coached the U14 rugby squad for seven years, ran the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race squad for five, was Housemaster of Farmer House for four years, spent one year running the General Studies Department, and in 2003 took over responsibility for the History Department. He was appointed Housemaster of Fitzmaurice House in 2006. He is married to Fran and they have one son, Barnaby, born in December 2004, a daughter, Iona, born in December 2006 and not forgetting their elderly dog, Marmalade!

Fran worked in PR and marketing in London prior to moving to Wiltshire with Adam, and they spent the first four years of their married lives together living as residential tutors in Fitzmaurice (with Fran tutoring in Evans House). Fran has worked in the School's Foundation Office since 1998, working on alumni relations, and now co-ordinates the school's PR and marketing.

Fitzmaurice House Contact details:
Tel: 01380 814593
Fax: 01380 814501
E-mail: reidra@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk