Welcome
As we approach the end of the academic year 2023/24, I am filled with immense joy and ap remarkable achievements of our pupils at The Blue Coat School Our children have once a achieving remarkable feats across the curriculum. The successful ISI inspection has further set here at BCS.
This summer, our facilities will be greatly enhanced through our summer works programm food technology classroom and a new Atrium These improvements will enrich the childre lunch but throughout their daily activities It is genuinely hard to find a Prep School with such an impressive offer
I particularly want to highlight the exceptional pastoral care provided at our School The teams, led by Ms Benjamin-Coker in Pre-Prep and Mrs James in Prep, are outstanding. With a comprehensive view of the daily operations, I can confidently say that the diligent and caring approach of these teams ensures the safety and wellbeing of our children. I have never been part of a school with such a strong focus on individual care and support
Pre-Prep continues to flourish under the capable guidance of Mrs West and the entire Pre-Prep team This year, we have witnessed our youngest students thrive and make significant progress The growth in these children is truly heartwarming The range of activities and opportunities within the Pre-Prep curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom, is exemplary
Academically, our children continue to excel, building on their initial foundations. Our current Year 6 pupils epitomise this progress with their outstanding senior school exam results Their achievements are nothing short of momentous Beyond academics, music remains at the core of our School The impressive array of ensembles, choirs and orchestras distinguishes us as one of the finest musical Prep Schools in the country
Our sporting accomplishments this term have been exceptional as well From national girls' and boys' IAPS cricket champions to record-breaking personal achievements in athletics and swimming, our athletes have made us proud. It has indeed been a year to remember. Under the watchful eye of Mr Newman, Second Master, the Prep School is going from strength to strength, making our School a beacon in educational circuits nationally
Looking ahead to the upcoming year, I am filled with great enthusiasm Despite the challenges that all schools face, I am confident that BCS is well-positioned to continue thriving and providing a first-class education for all our children We are committed to maintaining our high standards and striving to remain one of the leading schools in the country, with a steadfast focus on the individual child.
In the words of Winston Churchill, ‘ success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts ’ Together, we will continue to build on our successes and work collaboratively to support the growth and development of our children
As we plan for the new academic year, please know that your child's class placements have been made with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring they will continue to thrive Should you have any concerns regarding these placements, please do not hesitate to make an appointment to see me by contacting my PA, Miss Reed, via hmpa@thebluecoatschool com
As always, I would like to thank all the children, parents, and incredibly hard-working team here at BCS for all that you give.
Individually strong, unbreakable as one!
With every best wish,
Mr Noel Neeson | Headmaster
Academic Results
The Class of 2024 received an impressive 270 senior school offers: 222 offers for Independent Senior Schools Including 84 scholarship offers to independent schools for academics, sport and music. And 48 offers for Grammar Schools
Congratulations, Year 6!
Destinations & Scholarships
Baby News
I am delighted to announce that Mrs Rachel Kearney, our Registrar, gave birth to baby boy, Tim, in June. Both mother and baby are doing well. Just this week, we received the lovely news that Mrs Saima Farooque, Year 2 Teaching Assistant, also gave birth to baby girl, Zariah.
Mrs April Franklin, Director of Marketing and Admissions, is expecting her first baby in November and will be on maternity leave starting in late October.
Mrs Amy Phan, our EAL support practitioner, will go on maternity leave at the start of the summer break, expecting baby number two.
Other staff going on maternity leave are Mrs Shazana Ibrahim, Prep Teaching Assistant, and Mrs Emily Gridley, Prep Teacher. We look forward to welcoming their new additions to the growing Blue Coat family in the coming year.
Currently on maternity leave are: Mrs Rebecca Turley, Prep Teacher; Mrs Saima Farooque, Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant; Miss Stephanie Tiffin, Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant; Mrs Samantha Hansford, Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant; Mrs Eden Ho-Dawson, Music Administrator; and Mrs Khalida Faris (neé Parvin), Reception. We have already welcomed their little ones into the Blue Coat family and look forward to their respective returns to School next academic year.
With Mrs Eden Ho-Dawson, our Music Administrator, now on maternity leave, her cover will be done by Miss Caitlin Duff. Caitlin is in the process of completing her Masters in Music at University of Birmingham and is an extremely accomplished musician, particularly in clarinet and singing.
We welcome back from maternity leave, Ms Zosia Stefanowski, after the birth of Jonty, and Ms Rena Patel after the birth of Felix. Ms Stefanowski will return in September as a Year 5 Class Teacher, also teaching English to Year 6. Ms Patel will be returning in her role as Director of Able, Gifted and Talented, in addition to teaching mathematics in Year 3 and English in Year 6. I am delighted to have two highly capable practitioners back in the fold.
Valete
Mrs Clare Kavanagh-Finch
leaves us to care for her parents in the Emerald Isle. Clare will be greatly missed; she played an integral role during COVID-19, spearheading online teaching and being an inspiration to team members. Her work as BCS' inaugural Learning and Teaching Advisor has been applauded and significantly supported children in schools across the Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust We wish her and her family our prayers during this difficult time. Mrs Rosie Ayub will be taking up the role that Clare is vacating and will be primarily working with Early Career Teachers (ECTs) within the Trust.
Mrs Ellie Warmbury
Year 5 Teacher, will be leaving us at the end of this academic year to return to the maintained sector, seeking to teach a broader range of subjects as a class teacher. We wish Ellie well; she has been a fantastic support to the children and will be greatly missed.
Mr Jeremy Nicklin and Mrs Judith Redfern
retire this July. Mr Nicklin has been a pillar of The Blue Coat School, deeply involved in fostering and developing the musical landscape here. His contributions have not only upheld but also enriched the rich musical heritage of BCS His commitment and passion for music education has touched many aspects of School life, creating an environment where music thrives and resonates within the hearts of our community.
Mrs Redfern joined BCS as a class teacher and over the years, she has served with distinction in various capacities, including as House Head of St Monica’s. Her commitment and contributions to the English department have been particularly noteworthy. Her exceptional eye for detail and her deep passion for English literature has not only enriched our curriculum but has also inspired generations of Old Scholars Both will be missed greatly by our Blue Coat community
Salvete
Miss Ellie O’Hanlon
Miss Emily Holt
Joining the Year 1 Team
Miss Emily Holt joins us from Shustoke CofE Primary School. A former pupil of Stratford Grammar School and student of Roehampton University, Emily brings a wealth of musical and dramatic experience to BCS. As well as an accomplished actress, she is a qualified ski instructor. She will be a great fit at BCS and can teach across Pre-Prep and Prep.
Joining the Year 2 Team
Miss Ellie O’Hanlon is rejoining BCS from Highclare School, a year after leaving. Ellie is a teacher with excellent pedagogy and has a warm demeanour with the children in her care. She will bring back with her a wealth of experience and expertise. Welcome home, Ellie!
EAL Support
Ms Echo Huang will be taking on the role of EAL Support Practitioner during Mrs Phan’s maternity leave. Echo has recently completed her TESOL Education masters degree and is fluent in multiple languages. We look forward to seeing her in this role and building on the excellent work of Mrs Phan.
Teaching Assistants
We also welcome Mrs Rajwinder Gill, Miss Shazia Talib, Mrs Sophia Akhtar and Miss Kelly Jones, all as Teaching Assistants (the latter three being maternity cover roles). All bring with them great experience and will provide a strong sense of continuity for our pupils.
Salvete
Miss Ellie Firman
Joining the Year 6 Team
Miss Ellie Firman will join us as a Year 6 teacher in September after completing her postgraduate qualification at the University of Birmingham. Ellie achieved impressive results throughout her student career, gaining a Bachelor's degree ers from Queen Mary’s University, poet, with a keen interest in
Miss Lucy Nightingale Joining the Year 5 Team
Miss Lucy Nightingale joins BCS from Ruckleigh School, Solihull Lucy, a former student of Solihull School and University of Birmingham, is a keen sportswoman and artist. She has worked in a school which is very examfocused but is relishing the opportunity to use her skills across the curriculum. I believe she will be an asset to our school.
Specialist Teachers
Mrs Su Mei O’Malley Director of Music
Mrs Su Mei O’Malley joins us from Edgbaston High School (EHS) taking on the role of Director of Music Mrs O'Malley's credentials come highly recommended. Her career prior to joining us includes a noteworthy tenure as Assistant Director of Music at Heathfield School in Ascot. Mrs O'Malley's academic journey in music is equally commendable, having studied at the prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, followed by the completion of her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at the University of Buckingham Beyond her role as an educator, Mrs O'Malley is an accomplished pianist and conductor, known for her exceptional ability to lead outstanding school productions Her multifaceted expertise and vibrant enthusiasm for music education makes her an invaluable addition to our School's team.
Internal Staffing Changes
Mrs Rosie Ayub - Teaching and Learning Advisor, BDMAT
Mrs Ayub will be replacing Mrs Kavanagh-Finch in her role working for BDMAT as part of the BCS Outreach Programme. Her expertise in supporting Early Career Teachers will be invaluable for BDMAT and the children of Birmingham who are less fortunate than our own. Mrs Ayub will still be employed at BCS and you will be sure to see her around the site for key events. We wish her every success in this important and impactful role.
Mr Elliot Brown - Head of English
Mr Brown continues in his role as Assistant Head, Learning and Teaching, and has been instrumental in evolving the academic curriculum of the School alongside Mrs West. His knowledge and expertise allow children and teachers to thrive across a broad and balanced curriculum. Next year, Mr Brown will take on the role of Head of English, where he will be focusing on building upon the firm foundations laid by Mrs Ayub, and ensuring that pupils are making strong progress in this integral subject.
Mr John O’Shea - Head of Year 3
Mr John O’Shea, who joined us in January 2024, will replace Mrs Ayub as Head of Year 3 next academic year Mr O’Shea’s warm demeanour and focus on detail, l I believe, make him the perfect candidate to replace Mrs Ayub in this important role
Mrs
Emma
Stockton - Head of Year 4
I am delighted that the experienced Mrs Stockton will take over as the Head of Year 4 permanently from Mrs Turley, who will be returning from her maternity leave in the new year Mrs Stockton has a wealth of experience and her calm, focused approach will ensure the children of Year 4 have a quality year in all aspects of learning.
Ms Zosia Stefanowski - Year 5 Form Tutor
We are fortunate to have the excellent Ms Stefanowski returning to Prep following her maternity leave. I am certain that she will have a strong impact on all those in her classes next year.
Mrs Natasha Buncher - Chandler House Lead
Due to the retirement of Mrs Redfern, Mrs Buncher will be taking the lead at Chandler House Mrs Buncher has done a brilliant job in supporting Mrs Redfern behind the scenes this year and was instrumental to a number of key House events. Her rich experience as a School leader will ensure that Chandler House continues to thrive.
Mr Ewan Dalzell - Lichfield House Lead
As Mrs Stockton moves on to her role as Head of Year 4, Mr Dalzell will take over as the Lichfield House Lead He has shown great enthusiasm and excitement, ready to pick up the mantle. Mr Dalzell is full of ideas and determined to make the reds stand out in years to come.
Internal Staffing Changes
Mrs Lisa McLean - Admissions
Mrs McLean is transferring from her role in the pastoral department to pick up the reigns as Admissions Registrar for the coming academic year. Her position as a parent of children in the independent sector and fount of knowledge for BCS means Mrs McLean will be the perfect person to welcome new parents and children alike. Mrs McLean will be in the role for a year, before returning to her prior role as Pastoral Assistant in 2025-26.
Mrs Rose Jones - Prep Teacher
Mrs Jones, who has been a longstanding ad hoc Prep Teacher, will be returning to BCS on a permanent basis from September. She will be joining up with Mrs Emma Patel-Timmins in a job-share role. Mrs Jones is a highly experienced and specialised practitioner and her familiarity with our curriculum and children will allow for a seamless transition into this permanent role.
Mr Baden Hulbert - Head of Year 5, Director of Values and Outreach, Senior Schools Liaison Mr Hulbert is returning the baton of Director of Able, Gifted and Talented to the returning Ms Patel. He will now take over as Senior School Liason from Mr Elliot Brown. Mr Hulbert is the ideal candidate for this role, with his exceptional familiarity with our Year 5 and 6 cohorts and strong knowledge of local senior schools.
Mrs Clare Powell - Pre-Prep Teacher, Pastoral Assistant
Mrs Clare Powell will continue her work with Pre-Prep, in addition to taking on the role of Pastoral Assistant. Mrs Powell has wonderful pastoral skills and will be an asset to the team during Mrs McLean‘s move to Admissions. She will now be able to work with both Prep and Pre-Prep, continuing to build strong relationships with pupils across the school.
Class Teachers 2024-25
Pre-Prep
Nursery
Year Group Leader: Mrs Melissa Reiner (NR Class Teacher) with Miss Smith (TA)
NA: Miss Farrah Al-Dujaili (NA Class Teacher) & Mrs Houghton (TA)
NK: Mrs Sukhvir Kaur (NK Class Teacher) & Mrs Asghar (TA)
NG: Mrs Katrina Glasgow & Mrs Clare Powell (P/T role share, NG Class Teacher) & Mrs Turland (TA)
Reception
Year Group Leader: Mrs Laura Sargeant (RS Class Teacher) & Miss Jones (TA)
RZ: Mrs Stephanie Zaidane (RZ Class Teacher) & Mr Darby
RD: Mr Dean Robinson (RD Class Teacher) & Mrs Coleing and Mrs Cooper (Part-time TAs)
Year 1
Year Group Leader: Miss Tricia Ryan (1R Class Teacher) & Mrs Gill (TA)
1B: Miss Kathryn Bourke (1B Class Teacher) & Mrs Smith (TA)
1V: Mrs Rachel Vaughan (1V Class Teacher) & Mrs Saxena (TA)
1H: Miss Emily Holt (1H Class Teacher) & Mrs Hanson and Mrs Cooper (Part-time TAs)
Year 2
Year Group Leader: Mrs Nicola Wingfield (2W Class Teacher) & Miss Mooney (TA)
2Y: Miss Iram Yousaf (2Y Class Teacher) & Mrs Hope (TA)
2S: Mrs Helen Straw (2S Class Teacher) & Miss Talib (TA)
2H: Miss Ellie-May O’Hanlon (2H Class Teacher) & Mrs Shenton and Mrs Akhtar (Part-time TAs)
Form Tutors 2024-25
Prep
Year 3
Head of Year: Mr John O’Shea (3JO Form Tutor)
3EC: Mrs Emily Clifford
3ED: Mr Ewan Dalzell
3RB: Miss Rashda Bibi
Year 4
Head of Year: Mrs Emma Stockton (4ES Form Tutor)
4SB: Mrs Saira Barnes
4JL: Miss Jieyi Li
4SM: Mr Stephen Martin
Year 5
Head of Year: Mr Baden Hulbert (Director of Values and Outreach, Senior Schools Liaison)
5VF: Miss Victoria Fiellateau
5NB: Mrs Natasha Buncher
5ZS: Ms Zosia Stefanowski
5AG: Miss Alison Green
5LN: Miss Lucy Nightingale
Year 6
Head of Year: Mr Jack Matthews (6JM Form Tutor)
6JW: Mr James Wood (Head of Maths)
6MT: Miss Marnie Taylor
6EF: Miss Ellie Firman
Governors & Staff
President
Professor Iain McNeish PhD FRCP
Governors
Chair of Governors
Mrs K Gilmore, DPSN RGN HV
Vice Chair of Governors
Mr M H Dyke, BA
The Revd J R Allcock, BA (Ex Officio)
Mrs E H Andrews, BA PGCE
Dr Sarj Bahia, MBBS, MRCP, MRCGP, BSc, DRCOG,
Dip Occ Med
Rev C Butler, MA
Very Revd Matt Thompson, MA MPhil (Ex Officio)
Mr W G S Hordern, MBE, MA, Dip.Th, JP
Revd M C Kitto, BEd Hon Fellow NSEAD
Mrs E Lawson-Bennett, LLB, MSc
Mr A Milner, BSc (Hons), Chartered Fellow CISI
Professor P Narendran, MBBS PhD FRCP
Mr S R Page, ACA
Mrs A K Poole, BA
Mr S M Raine, FCA BSocSci
Mr A J Roddick, FRICS
Mr B H Singleton, LLB
Senior Management Team
Director of Learning Success
Mrs N L Ashman, BA MSc PGCE NASENCo
Learning and Teaching Advisor for BDMAT
Mrs R Ayub, JP LLB PGCE NPQSL
Assistant Head Learning and Teaching, Head of English
Mr E J Brown, BA PGCE
Senior Leadership Team
Headmaster
Mr N G Neeson, BEd NPQH FCCT
Bursar, DSL
Mr G W Morgan
Head of Prep, Second Master, DSL
Mr R J Newman, BA PGCE
Head of Pre-Prep and Academic Lead, DSL
Mrs H R West, BA PGCE NPQH FCCT
Director of Marketing and Admissions
Mrs A S Franklin, BA
Deputy Head of Pre-Prep, Lead DSL
Ms S Benjamin-Coker, BEd
Deputy Head of Prep, Deputy DSL
Mrs L E James, BA (Ed)
Head of Year 5, Director of Values and Outreach, Senior Schools Liaison
Mr B W Hulbert, BSc QTS
Director of Able, Gifted and Talented
Ms R Patel, BA MA PGCE PGCert
School Chaplain
Revd Canon Andrew Hutchinson BA, M.Ed
House Leads
Chandler House
Mrs N Buncher, BA PGCE
Birmingham House
Mrs E A Somerville, MEd BA PGCE (PE and Games)
Lichfield House
Mr E Dalzell, BSc PGCE
School House
Mr P N Melia, BSc PGCE
Cathedral House
Mrs H J Walker, BA NVQ3 HLTA QTS Forest School Level 3
Grace House
Mrs C H E Newman, MA PGCE
Heads of Year
Head of Year 3, Form Tutor 3JO
Mr J O‘Shea, BA (Hons) PGCE
Head of Year 4, Form Tutor 4ES
Mrs E Stockton, BA (Hons) PGCE
Head of Year 5
Mr B W Hulbert, BSc QTS
Head of Year 6, Form Tutor 6JM
Mr J T Matthews, BA PGCE
Heads of Departments (Prep)
Head of English
Mr E Brown, BA PGCE
Head of Maths
Mr J M Wood, MA PGCE
Head of Creative Arts
Mrs J Price, BA PGCE
Director of ICT and Innovation
Mr N C Hill, BMus FTCL DipRCM PGCE
Director of Music
Mrs S M O’Malley, BA (Hons) MA PGCE
Head of Science and STEM Lead
Mrs K N Simmons, BSc PGCE
Head of Humanities
Mrs Saira Barnes, BA PGCE
Head of Languages
Mrs C H E Newman, MA PGCE
Director of Sport
Mrs T L Bennett, BA QTS
Director of Swimming
Mr M Brookes BSc NPLQ
Head of Boys' Games
Mr P N Melia, BSc PGCE
Head of Girls' Games
Mrs E A Somerville, MEd BA PGCE (PE and Games)
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Mrs R Hitchins, BSc QTS NASENCo
Teaching Staff (Pre-Prep)
Miss F D Al-Dujaili, BA MA PGCE, EYFS Expressive Arts and Design Coordinator, Class Teacher NA
Miss K J Bourke, MA (Hons) MA Education PG Dip Ed, English Subject Leader, Class Teacher 1B
Mrs L Fletcher, BEd, Pre-Prep PE Coordinator
Mrs K A Glasgow, BA PGCE, EYFS Understanding the World Coordinator, Class Teacher NG
Miss R J Grogan, BA PGCE, RE Subject Leader (Part-time)
Mrs S Kaur, BA QTS, EYFS PD and Outdoor Learning Coordinator, Class Teacher NK
Mrs J F Neeson, BA QTS L3 Certificate in Counselling Services, Pastoral Support Teacher
Miss E O’Hanlon, BA (Hons) with QTS, Science Subject Leader, Class Teacher 2H
Miss Emily Holt, PGCE, MA, Humanities Subject Leader, Class Teacher 1H
Mrs C E Powell, BEd, NG Class Teacher (Friday) and Pastoral Tutor
Mrs M K Reiner, BA MA PGCE, EYFS Maths Subject Leader, Nursery Year Group Leader, Class Teacher
NR
Mr D M Robinson, BA MA PGCE, EYFS Literacy and Communications & Language Coordinator, Class Teacher RD
Miss T C Ryan, BSc PGCE, Year 1 Group Leader, Class Teacher 1R
Mrs L J Sargeant, BSc PGCert PGCE, EYFS Understanding the World Coordinator, Reception Year Group Leader, Class Teacher RS
Mrs H J Straw, BEd, Creative Arts Subject Leader, Class Teacher 2S
Mrs R L Vaughan, BA MA PGCE, Computing Subject Leader, Class Teacher 1V
Mrs H J Walker, BA NVQ3 HLTA QTS Forest School Level 3, Outdoor Education Coordinator
Mrs N R Wingfield, BEd, Maths Subject Leader, Year 2 Year Group Leader, Class Teacher 2W, DSL
Miss I Yousaf, BA PGCE, PSHE Subject Leader, Class Teacher 2Y
Mrs S C Zaidane, BSc PGCE, Class Teacher RZ
Teaching Assistants (Pre-Prep)
Mrs S Akhtar, L3 Supporting Teaching and Learning, 2H Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Mrs L H Allen, BA, Playground Supervisor
Mrs J G Asghar, BTec, NK Teaching Assistant
Mrs R Barrowclift, BA, Aftercare Assistant
Mrs J A Blackham, NNEB L4 Dip, Aftercare Assistant
Mrs E J Coleing, BA PGCE, RD Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Mrs F Cooper, L3 Supporting Teaching and Learning, RD and 1H Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Ms T Coyne, Playground Supervisor
Mr M P Darby, NNEB, RZ Teaching Assistant
Mrs S Farooque, BA (Hons), Teaching Assistant (Maternity Leave)
Mrs R Gill, L3 Dip, 1R Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Mrs S L Hansford, BEd QTS, Teaching Assistant (Maternity Leave)
Mrs V C Hanson, BTec, 1H Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Mrs D A Hope, BA PGCE, 2Y Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Houghton, L3 Dip, NA Teaching Assistant
Miss E Huang, MSc TESOL, EAL Specialist (Maternity Cover)
Miss K Jones, BA (Hons), RS Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Mr J McAllister, Breaktime Supervisor
Miss S McCormack, NVQ4, Playground Supervisor
Mrs D Meek, NNEB, Playground Supervisor
Mrs K Newey, Breaktime Supervisor
Miss N J Mooney, L3 Dip, 2W Teaching Assistant
Mrs A Phan, BSc, TEFL, TESOL, EAL Specialist (Maternity Leave)
Mrs A Saxena, BA MA BEd NVQ3, 1V Teaching Assistant, Aftercare Coordinator
Mrs M A Shenton, NVQ3, 2H Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Miss M L Smith, BA QTS L3 Dip, NR Teaching Assistant
Mrs V J Smith, BA NVQ3, 1B Teaching Assistant
Ms S Talib, BA (Hons), 2S Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Miss S Tiffin, L3 Dip, Aftercare Assistant (Maternity Leave)
Miss S Thandi, Breaktime Supervisor
Mrs V E Turland, L3 NVQ, NG Teaching Assistant
Teaching Staff (Prep)
Miss R Bibi, BA PGCE, Form Tutor 3RB
Mrs N Buncher, BA PGCE, Form Tutor 5NB
Mrs E J Clifford, BA MA PGCE, Form Tutor 3EC
Mrs J M Creaton, BMusEd, Music Teacher (Pre-Prep and Prep)
Miss P M Crews, BSc PGCE, PE and Games (Part-time)
Mr E T Dalzell, BSc PGCE, Form Tutor 3ED, Lichfield House Lead
Miss V Fiellateau, BSc PGCE, Form Tutor 5VF
Miss E Firman, BA MA PGCE, Form Tutor 6EF
Miss A J Green, BSc PGCE, Form Tutor 5AG
Mr S M Gregory, BSc PGCE, PE and Games
Mrs E L S Gridley, BA PGCE, Support Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Mrs R Jones, BSc PGCE, Support Teacher (Part-time)
Miss J Li, BA PGCE, Form Tutor 4JL
Mr S J Martin, BA PGCE, Form Tutor 4SM
Mr D Moore, BSc, Swimming Teacher
Miss L Nightingale, BA (Hons) PGCE, Form Tutor 5LN
Mr J O‘Shea, BA (Hons) PGCE, Head of Year 3, Form Tutor 3JO
Mr D J Protherough, BSc PGCE, Boys' Games (Part-time)
Mr L J Ramsell, BA, Art and DT Technician
Mrs K N Simmons, BSc PGCE, Head of Science and STEM Lead
Ms H C Stacey, MSc BA PGCE, Librarian
Mrs E Stockton, BA, PGCE, Form Tutor 4ES, Head of Year 4
Miss M L Taylor, MA BSc PGCE, Form Tutor 6MT
Mrs E J Patel-Timmins, BSc PGCE, Support Teacher (Part-time)
Miss A Tucker, BSc PGDipEd, PE and Games
Mrs H J Walker, BA NVQ3 HLTA QTS Forest School Level 3, Outdoor Education Coordinator
Teaching Assistants (Prep)
Mrs V Heathcote, BA (Hons) PGCE, Teaching Assistant
Miss B Lovegrove, BA L4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner, Teaching Assistant
Mrs S Ibrahim, BSc PGCE, Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Mr S Singh, L3 Cert in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Learning Support Assistant
Mr M C Wood, Teaching Assistant
Support Staff
Mrs P A Arch, Pre-Prep Secretary
Mrs S Binji, Health Centre Assistant
Miss N Borun, Receptionist
Mrs B J Caldora, ACCA, Finance Manager
Miss C Duff, BA (Hons) MA, Music Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Mr K S Finglas, IT Systems Administrator
Mrs E Ho-Dawson, BA MA, Music Administrator (Maternity Leave)
Mrs R K Kearney, BA MAEd, Admissions Registrar (Maternity Leave)
Mrs L McLean, BEd, Admissions Registrar (Maternity Cover)
Mrs W Moloney, School Matron
Mr L Moss, Catering Manager
Mrs K Faris, Receptionist (Maternity Leave)
Mr F A Paterson, Estates and Compliance Manager
Miss A E Reed, BA MA, Headmaster's PA
Mrs A D Richards, Finance Assistant
Miss E J Stanley, BA, Marketing and Admissions Assistant
Mrs J A Wilkinson, Prep Administrator
Mrs M J Wilkinson, Finance Assistant
2024-25 Term Dates
MICHAELMAS TERM 2024
Estates Staff
Andy Cotterill, Maintenance Operative
Scott Danter, Head Groundsman
John Dury, Groundsman
James Hendrickson, Bus Driver
Charlie Isherwood, Caretaker
Vinny Kay, Maintenance Operative
Bailey Kirby, Apprentice Groundsman
Will Sherriff, Maintenance Operative
Nigel Wright, Groundsman
Housekeeping
Andrew Bates, Darran Burgwin, Karen Carter (Team Leader), Margaret Cartridge, Smriti Das, Beverly Fraser, Eugenie Fraser, Ricky Hams, Maxine Jarratt, Denise Magee, Deborah Robinson (Team Leader), Naomi Robinson, Nisha Robinson, Joanna Ward
Term begins at 8:20 (Prep) / 8:30am (Pre-Prep) on Tuesday 3 September 2024
Half-Term Holiday starts on Monday 21 October 2024
Term restarts on Monday 4 November 2024
Term ends on Friday 13 December 2024 (Aftercare and Hubs open until 5pm only)
LENT TERM 2025
Term begins at 8:20 (Prep) / 8:30am (Pre-Prep) on Tuesday 7 January 2025
INSET Day (School closed) on Friday 31 January 2025
Half-Term Holiday starts on Monday 17 February 2025
Term restarts on Monday 24 February 2025
Term ends on Friday 4 April 2025 (Aftercare and Hubs open until 5:45)
TRINITY TERM 2025
Term begins at 8:20 (Prep) / 8:30am (Pre-Prep) on Monday 28 April 2025
Bank Holiday (School closed) on Monday 5 May 2025
Half-Term Holiday starts on Monday 26 May 2025
Term restarts on Monday 2 June 2025
Term ends on Friday 11 July 2025 (No Aftercare available)