Mill Mead
Housemistress: Mill Mead
Eleanor Lyon Taylor
Having read Biochemistry at the University of Bristol, Eleanor spent time in rural Tanzania working to set up medical clinics. After returning to work for DfID in London she completed a PGCE. More recently, Eleanor has taught Biology and Chemistry at Pinewood where she also served on the Senior Leadership Team.
Eleanor is no stranger to boarding life having lived in C3 and then Littlefield, where she supported her husband, James, as Housemaster. She was also a tutor in New Court.
She enjoys running, sport, and family time in Cornwall. Eleanor and James have three children at the College.
Mill Mead Boarding House
Key Facts
Mill Mead is an all-girls’ house situated on the water meadows to the south-east of the campus, adjacent to the two trout lakes. Behind the building is a large grass playing field bounded by the River Kennet. Mill Mead enjoys a rural location but is still just two minutes’ walk from Court. The house shares a communal area with C3 where boys and girls can socialise.
Location: Water meadows
Gender: Girls
Number of pupils: 71
Twinned with: C3
Sophie Newman
Resident House Tutor
Sophie joined the College in 2016 and was appointed as the first RHT of Dancy in 2017, before joining Mill Mead in September 2022. She teaches Exercise & Sport Science.
Miss Cross
Resident Pastoral Tutor
Miss Cross is one of Mill Mead’s Resident Tutors. She is on duty in house most mornings and evenings and at the weekends, she also supports the boys in C3. She loves crafting, games and baking.
Miss Gilbert
Dame
Nikki is our Dame and has joined the College this September. She manages all aspects of the house during the daytime.
