HEADS ON THE MOVE

It’s all change for these schools

Beechwood Park, Hertfordshire will welcome Christian Pritchard as Head in September.

Pitch perfect

Pennthorpe, West Sussex

In September, Hilary Phillips will become Head of Hanford School, Dorset.

The prep unveiled its new state-of-the-art, all-weather multi-use games area (MUGA) with the help of Old Pennthorpian and World Athletics Championship gold medallist, Jake Wightman, who was on ribbon-cutting duties. The 70m x 35m sand-based Astro will accommodate a plethora of sport, namely hockey, football and netball all year round. It joins the school’s other sporting facilities, such as the sports hall, pavilion, football and rugby fields and cricket square.

Old Buckenham Hall, Suffolk has announced the appointment of Head, James Large Thomas Banyard will join RGS Dodderhill, Worcestershire as Head in the summer term.

The Oratory School, South Oxfordshire has appointed Dr Julian Murphy as Head, starting in September.

Rising stars

Cheltenham Prep School, Gloucestershire

In September 2022, the prep welcomed children into the newly built, dedicated nursery school facility on its campus. The school’s youngest pupils and their families were amazed at the new purpose-built nursery, complete with indoor and outdoor learning spaces to provide a supportive, state-of-the-art environment where they’ll enjoy creative play alongside French, music and mindfulness sessions.

Strong foundations

Woodbridge School, Suffolk

Upon recognising that engineering is at the core of STEM learning, the Ipswich school has become one of the first in the UK to champion it as a stand-alone subject for students in years one to six. All lessons are delivered by a specialist engineering teacher, who has experience as a project engineer in a multinational manufacturing company. Class sizes of 10 allow for in-depth discussion and support for each child.