Town House, 14 Horton Crescent, Rugby, CV22 5DJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1788 556 210 | Email: town@rugbyschool.net
ABOUT THE HOUSE
William Webb Ellis, the boy who ‘with a fine disregard for the rules, first took the ball in his arms and ran with it’ was a member of Town House. That ‘go for it’ spirit remains among the Town boys today and they are keen to rise to a challenge.
In fact, a talented and committed group, they make the most of every opportunity and you can find Town boys at the heart of our School’s artistic, sporting, and musical life.
A hugely popular House, it is the largest in the School, with just over 100 ambitious boys, who are at the same time respectful and supportive of their peers. It is an inclusive, friendly place full of fun and laughter, where lifelong friends are made, and impressive academic results are achieved that lead to first-class life opportunities.
Housemaster
Maurice Monteith gained a BSc (Hons) in Physiological Sciences at Newcastle University followed by a PGCE at Loughborough University. He joined Rugby School in 2007 as Head of Biology from St Peter’s School in York, where he was also a boarding housemaster. After leading the biology department for several years at Rugby, Maurice was delighted to be appointed as Housemaster of Sheriff.
Outside the classroom, Maurice enjoys coaching rugby football, hockey and cricket. He is involved with the Duke of Edinburgh expedition programme and is the Educational Visits Co-ordinator, overseeing all domestic and overseas School trips.
Maurice lives in Sheriff with his wife, Ellie (Resident Matron), and their three children: Abigail, Bexie and Archie. The Monteiths really enjoy working together and looking after the boys in Sheriff. Away from work, Maurice enjoys a plethora of sports, gardening, cooking and Liverpool Football Club.
Deputy Housemaster
Chris Folker was educated at Michaelhouse in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where he excelled in multiple sports, earning first-team recognition in several disciplines. His serious commitment to tennis led him to compete on the European Satellite and French tennis circuits.
After his playing career, Chris completed a B.Comm (Accounting) degree and spent 15 years as a partner in three real estate offices, while also establishing a tennis academy in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. This initiative evolved into CF Tennis, one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned tennis academies. Over the past 25 years, CF Tennis has played a crucial role in nurturing tennis talent, with many players achieving success nationally, at U.S. universities, and on the European circuit.
In 2021, towards the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris, his wife Lucille, and their six-year-old twins, Pippa and Hudson, relocated to Rugby. There, he assumed the role of Director of Racket Sports and, in 2024, became the Deputy House Master of Town House.