C1
Housemaster: C1
Dr Jonathan Swift
Having completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Bath, Jonathan worked as a research Biochemist in the pharmaceutical industry in Cambridge before retraining as a physical therapist and running his own company for eight years. He started teaching after moving to Wales to marry his wife Shelley in 2009.
He has been a member of Common Room at Marlborough since August 2011 as a Chemistry beak and was Resident House Tutor in Barton Hill before taking over C1. He lives in C1 with his wife Shelley, who is herself a tutor in New Court, their son Tal, and their dog Buddy the vizsla.
Jonathan is a committed schoolmaster and is heavily involved in co-curricular activities at the College. He has six black belts in martial arts, played rugby and hockey to a representative level, currently coaches both sports, and is still an active hockey goalkeeper, he plays the bagpipes, and helps run the school chess club. Other interests include reading, writing and food.
C1 Boarding House
Key Facts
C1 is located in the oldest of the College buildings at the southern end of Court in the heart of the school. Steeped in history, it was originally the home of the Seymour family before becoming the Castle Inn. C1 then became the original building of Marlborough College when the school was founded in 1843.
Location: Court
Gender: Boys
Number of pupils: 57
Twinned with: Morris
James Thompson
Assistant HM
James served 24 years in the British Army, including active duty and state ceremonies. Now Proctor at Marlborough, he coaches football, supports the CCF, and values pastoral care.
Assistant Housemaster
Caroline Pincott
Dame
An important part of the C1 family, Caroline joined C1 in September 2018 as Dame. She enjoys supporting the boys while away from home and also manages the house team.
