Wingfield Digby

Wingfield Digby, named after the family who founded the school and used to live at Sherborne Castle, is in a convenient, central position on the campus, located near the main school, opposite the Merritt Centre and is the closest house to the School Shop, (which our girls love!).

Wingfield Digby boasts a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where girls can develop their potential to the full and do so in a 'home from home'. The house ethos of being part of a family, with the older girls nurturing and supporting the younger girls and everyone feeling valued for who they are, is key to the stable and warm environment in Wingfield.

With lots of beloved house traditions and with the girls taking a real pride in living here and representing the house, Wingfield Digby is proud of its successes, ambition, and clear sense of fun. The house itself offers lots of large, bright communal spaces: perfect for socials with plenty of space for the year groups to mix, or for girls to enjoy time on their own. Previously two houses (Alymar and Wingfield), it is a large building with lots of character, housing cubies for the younger years and a variety of comfortable dorms for our older girls.

Housemistress

Bethan Rayner

Bethan is the proud Housemistress of Wingfield Digby, joining Sherborne Girls in September 2025 after a decade working in boarding education. She arrives from Woldingham School, where she was both a Housemistress and Theology teacher, bringing with her a deep commitment to creating a true home from home where pupils feel supported, known and able to thrive.

With a Theology degree from Durham and a Masters pursued alongside her early boarding roles, Bethan’s passions for pastoral care and TPE remain closely intertwined. She delights in seeing pupils discover their own interests within the subject.

Outside the house, Bethan enjoys reading widely, discovering new musicals, baking, sewing and travelling the world. She is already inspired by the pride and warmth that define Wingfield Digby and is delighted to lead such a vibrant, encouraging and close-knit community.

Bethan writes:

"Wingfield Digby is a supportive community where every girl is known, valued and encouraged to share her gifts and talents. We understand the mix of emotions that come with joining a new house, and we are here to help you feel at home quickly. Girls are supported to try new things, embrace challenges and learn to “fail well,” growing in confidence and resilience. Our aim is for every pupil to leave Wingfield Digby confident, courageous and respectful of those around them".

Other staff in Wingfield Digby

There is a strong team to help with the smooth running of the house. Mr Ben Boa is the Assistant Housemaster and Mrs Annie Taylor and Mrs Debbie Cook are the Matrons. Miss Daisy Hookins helps as Resident Tutor.

What makes Wingfield Digby special to the girls?

'What makes Wingfield Digby special is the friendly staff and the homely vibe! We also have so many unique traditions - too many to share! In each year group there is a definite feeling of happiness and lifelong friendships. This is my second year in WD, and right from the start, I felt that it was a home from home.'

'This is my fourth, and sadly, final year in Wingfield Digby. I have enjoyed it hugely and will miss it when I move on. There are numerous reasons why girls in Wingfield Digby love being here but perhaps the most important is our belief in each other and the sense of belonging that we have. We have won every House Spirit cup that has been awarded in the past two years and this reflects how the girls feel. We are proud to be Winglets!'

House colour - Gold
House motto - Possunt Quia Posse Videntur - They can because they think they can

Find out more

Address

Wingfield Digby
Sherborne Girls
Bradford Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3QR

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