The leadership and management of the Headteacher, leaders across the school and the governing body, are outstanding.
"Teaching is highly effective in meeting the needs of learners and promoting rapid and sustained progress. Teachers use their expertise and excellent subject knowledge to plan lessons which engage students. Students demonstrate great enthusiasm for learning and show a high degree of ownership of their learning. The quality of teaching is outstanding." Ofsted July 2012
Staff List:
If you would like to contact a member of staff below, please use the contact form.
Leadership Group
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mrs Sharon Cromie |
| Deputy Headteacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs Sally Jarrett |
| Director of Finance and Resources | Dr David Palmer |
| Assistant Headteacher | Miss Ailis Drysdale |
| Assistant Headteacher / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs Elizabeth Mansir |
| Assistant Headteacher | Mr Richard Nowak-Scase |
| Assistant Headteacher | Mrs Abha Miller |
If you would like to contact a member of staff, please use the contact form.
Student Support Team
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
Matron Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Bronte, Curie & Pankhurst (Academic Year 7 & 8) | Mrs Caroline Isabelle |
Austen, Nightingale, Parks ( Academic - Year 9, 10 & 11) Student Support Managers | Mrs Karen Higley & Mrs Debbie Puleston |
Student Support Team Leader Sixth Form Student Manager Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs Jo Winser |
Subject Leaders
| Subject | Name |
|---|---|
| Art | Ms Nina Gadd |
| Biology | Mrs Valerie Çatalağaç |
| Business & Economics | Mr Grant Sheehan |
| Chemistry | Mrs Ruth Green |
| Drama | Mr Simon Bellars |
| English | Ms Debra Jewell |
| Geography | Miss Kathryn Egerton |
| History & Politics | Mr Grant Sheehan |
| Languages | Mr Rafael De Souza |
| Latin & Classics | Mr Robert Walpole |
| Mathematics | Miss Sophie Cole |
| Director of Music | Mr Arthur Bell |
| PE & Sports | Ms V Williams |
| Physics | Miss F Sheffield |
| PSHEE | Mrs Lesley Woodward |
| Psychology & Sociology | Mr Grant Sheehan |
| Religious Studies | Mr Patrick Mackerras |
| Technology / DLC | Mr Craig Nevard |
Heads of House
| House | Name |
|---|---|
| Austen | Mrs Penny Robinson |
| Brontë | Miss Hannah Paice |
| Curie | Miss Elizabeth Morgan |
| Nightingale | Mrs Amy Staerck / Miss Claire Saxon |
| Pankhurst | Mr Paul Garrett-Chapman / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Parks | Mrs Andrea Paskins / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Heads of Year
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head of Year 7 | Mrs Andrea Paskins / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Head of Year 8 | Miss Elizabeth Morgan |
| Head of Year 9 | Miss Hannah Paice |
| Head of Year 10 | Mrs Amy Staerck / Miss Claire Saxon |
| Head of Year 11 | Mr Paul Garrett-Chapman / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Head of Year 12 | Mr Paul Garrett-Chapman / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Head of Year 13 | Mrs Penny Robinson |
| Head of Sixth Form | Mrs Sarah Ellis |
Other Key Members of Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| EA to Headteacher | Mrs Kate Killinger |
| Examinations Officer | Mrs Antonia Ashwin |
| Facilities Manager | Mrs Diane Leahy |
| ICT Services Manager | Mr Steven Woodward |
| Innovate Catering Manager | Ms Catia Santos |
| Individual Needs Leader | Mrs Satpal Sunner |
| Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-Ordinator (SENDCo) | Mrs Hannah Tipper |
| Higher Education & Careers Advisor | Ms Maria Spiteri |
