During their two year stay the young boarders pursue their academic and leisure activities in modern facilities with a friendly atmosphere. They are prepared for the academic challenges of the senior forms and national examinations. The younger boy is a fully involved member of the wider School, contributing to its activities and enjoying its many sporting, artistic and cultural opportunities. Boys are placed under the overall supervision and guidance of a resident Housemaster who is assisted by a resident House Tutor and House Matron. The Housemaster assumes responsibility for every aspect of each boy's development and welfare, maintaining close contact with teachers and parents as well as with the boys themselves.
Boys sleep in dormitories of between four and eight occupants.
All meals are taken in the House. The Day Room is the main living area and where homework is done. Normally Cressbrook boys graduate to a Senior House on achieving a satisfactory standard in their second year. The Headmaster is responsible for their placement into the Senior Houses and will take into account the wishes of parents and boys.