Old Leysian

24/09/2026

Throwback to 2009 at Twickenham!

The Leys U15s celebrate winning the Daily Mail RBS U15s Vase.

A memorable achievement and a day that many Old Leysians will remember with pride. If you were part of this team, or cheered them on from afar, we'd love to hear your memories below.

22/09/2026

The new School year is already in full swing, and there's plenty to celebrate.

Take a few moments to hear from our Head, Dr Clare Ives, as she reflects on the first weeks of the academic year and shares her thoughts on the opportunities ahead.

18/09/2026

The answer is...

The Dining Hall!

Well done to everyone for guessing correctly in our 'Guess Where?' competition below. Here are a few photos of the Dining Hall today.

Thank you for taking part, and for sharing your guesses. Keep an eye out for another mystery location soon...we may make the next challenge a little trickier!

17/09/2026

Think you know The Leys inside out? We've taken a photo of a mystery location around the School. Can you guess where it is? Comment with one of the options below...

Option A: Kings Building
Option B: Dining Hall
Option C: The Chapel
Option D: North A House

We'll reveal the correct answer in our next post.

16/09/2026

Calling all Old Leysians: please share this with your parents!

We're excited to share our first parents of Leys alumni Drinks Reception at The Leys on Thursday 15 October.

The evening will give parents of alumni the opportunity to reconnect with fellow parents from their era, expand their network, and hear a little about life at the School today with our Head, Dr Clare Ives, and other members of the Common Room.

Attendance is free, but places are filling fast, so we encourage booking asap: https://shorturl.at/Z5lnq

15/09/2026

Last week, Barrett House marked its 21st anniversary with an informal celebration organised by Sixth Form pupils, complete with an appearance from the House mascot, Barrett the Bear.

Since opening in 2005, Barrett House has been home to generations of Leysians and has become a familiar part of life at The Leys.

It's great to see current pupils marking this milestone and adding another chapter to the House's history.

09/09/2026

It was a real pleasure to see so many OLs and members of the OL community at our Cambridge Drinks events last week. We saw OLs spanning the generations, with plenty of stories and memories shared at The Leys. It was great to catch up and hear how everyone is getting on.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! To view all photos, click here: https://tinyurl.com/3rfcj6wv

We have lots more OL events coming up in London and abroad. Find out more: https://www.theleys.net/leys-community/events/

02/09/2026

In August, a team of OLs from across the years came together to take on the Cheltenham Sevens Tournament, bringing together players from different generations for a fantastic day of rugby, teamwork and camaraderie.

As OL Ewan Smith (West, 2020-25) said: "It was a great laugh and nice to get the group back playing together."

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part, and a special thank you to Luc Jeannot and Mr Messenger for bringing the team together and making the day possible. We look forward to seeing the OLs back in action again soon!

If you're interested in getting involved, just email us at [email protected].

27/08/2026

This week for we're taking a look at The Leys' original indoor swimming bath, which opened in 1905 and replaced river bathing on the River Cam.

Opened in 1905, the heated pool measured 35ft by 90ft and drew its water from a specialised artesian well compressor located 180 feet below ground, while early arched steel roof trusses spanned the building above.

The facility has since been rebuilt and adapted to meet modern requirements. Today's pool is a 25-metre, four-lane heated indoor pool. Swipe to see the difference...

25/08/2026

What difference could your legacy make?

For generations, Old Leysians have helped shape The Leys through their generosity. Legacy gifts have supported pupils, enhanced opportunities, and strengthened the School for years to come.

In this short video, Dr Clare Ives, Head of The Leys, shares her thoughts on the transformative impact of legacy giving: https://vimeo.com/1208379790

Find out more: theleys.net/legacy

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