Head Boy & Head Girl Honours Board

About This Board

Celebrate student leadership with a beautifully crafted Head Boy & Head Girl honours board. Designed, made and lettered in-house, with easy updating each year and a choice of oak, sapele, or acrylic.

Honours Board Options

Finishes:

Clear lacquer (matt or satin), stained or painted wood options. Etched glass, frosted and coloured acrylics.

Materials:

Oak, sapele or acrylic

Fixings:

Leadtime:

Head Boy and Head Girl honours board for a school

Standard Wooden: Mirror Brackets, split batons.
Standard Acrylic: Barrel Fixings

Typically 7 - 10 working days depending on workloads.

From Price:

250

Other layout options are available

Pricing depends on material, size, crest artwork and complexity of design.

Board Description

Recognise the students who’ve led the way. Our Head Boy & Head Girl honours boards are made to suit your space, school colours and style. From traditional hardwood school honours boards to contemporary acrylic with crisp lettering. We design the layout, provide a clear proof, and make yearly updates simple so your board always looks current and well-kept.

Helpful Information

How Do I Update or Maintain the Boards?

We make yearly updates easy. Send us names by email or spreadsheet and we’ll produce perfectly matched lettering strips for on-site application, or we can visit to update for you at additonal cost.
Installation of the honours board lettering is easy. A helpful How To Install Lettering video is on our Useful Guides section.

Our Wooden Boards are sealed with a lacquer for easy cleaning, a light dust and occasional wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth is all that’s needed.  The same is true for our acrylic boards in that maintenance is very simple. Full details of maintenance can be found on our Useful Guides section linked below.

Useful Guides Page

Typical Sizes & Board Capacities

Compact (up to 20 years): 600 x 600mm (Width x Height)
Standard (up to 50 years): 600 x 1200mm (Width x Height)
Large (up to 60 years): 600 x 1500mm (Width x Height)

The above should be used as a guide. The actual capacity of the board will be influenced by the height of the lettering, font type and a few other factors but the above is a good general guide.

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Design Options

Materials: Oak & sapele faced boards with other hardwoods available. Acrylic is available in a wide range of coloured backgrounds.
Finishes: Clear lacquer (matt or satin), stained oak options, painted headers, coloured acrylics.
Lettering: Premium cut vinyl.
Layouts: Single or split columns, year + name rows, school crest, house colours, decorative headers/rails.
Branding: School crests, mottos, house icons and colour-matched infills available.

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Practical Advice

Wooden honours boards such as oak or sapele cost more than acrylic alternatives, but they provide a classic, traditional look. Acrylic boards are a more cost-effective option and can be produced with coloured backgrounds to match your school’s branding. The best first step is simply to get in touch for a quick chat, we’ll listen to your requirements and then give you expert advice on the right material, size and layout, along with a clear quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Head Boy & Head Girl board cost?
Prices start at approx £250 but vary with size and design choices / board complexity. Let us know your requirements and if you've any space restrictions and we’ll send a fixed quote and proof.
How do we add names each year?
Send us the new names and dates; we’ll supply perfectly matched lettering strips for you to apply, or we can visit to apply them. A guide to installing the lettering is on our "How to Install Lettering" page.
How long will it last?
Years and years. We offer an 8 year industry leading warranty. We use quality hardwoods/acrylics and durable lettering. Boards are sealed for easy cleaning and mounted with robust fixings.
Can you include our school crest and colours?
Yes. We can add crests, mottos and house colours, and match your branding closely.
What size should we choose?
Pick a width that suits viewing distance and allow capacity for 10–20 future years. We’ll advise and proof at scale.
Can we move the board later?
Yes. We can refit using the original or new fixings. Mirror brackets and barrel fixings make removals straightforward.
Do you install?
Yes. We offer UK-wide installation and can work during school holidays or out of hours if needed.
What’s the lead time?
Typically 7–10 working days from proof approval. If you have a date in mind, tell us and we’ll plan around it.