Coombe House

Coombe House is a co-ed boarding house opened in the 1980’s to extend the boarding offer within the school. The house was refurbished in 2024 to house lower school part-time boarders.

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Coombe House email: coombehouse@sexeys.somerset.sch.uk

Senior Houseparent: Lucy O’Donnell 

After a successful career in floristry, my family relocated to Somerset when my husband (a teacher) was offered a job in a boarding school. I can remember my time as a student in boarding and have always appreciated the unique impact residential education can have on developing young people – and the lifelong friendships that come from living with each other. As my three children grew up, I joined Sherborne Prep School as a Teaching Assistant, ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) and Art Teacher. My son became a boarder at Sexey’s in 2023, and I am delighted to join the community as the Houseparent of Coombe. My family, Bruno (our cat) and Teddy and Edward (our guinea pigs) – are looking forward to making Coombe House a home from home for young people boarding for the first time.

Matron: Mrs S Hole

Stacie has been a real asset to the Domestic and boarding teams for the last few years and recently stepped into the Matron role with the redevelopment of Lisbury. Stacie run’s the House on a daily basis with her domestic team and the health and well-being of the boarders in her care is of paramount importance.

Stacie is a vital link between boarding and School and brings a wealth of knowledge to her role and will always go the extra mile for the boarders.

Stacie is a key part of the Sexey’s community with a daughter in Year 7 and son joining in September 2022.