Our staff

Meet the staff who are dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

Meet the team

At our school, our team is driven by a shared commitment to helping every pupil achieve their full potential. Guided by our values – being big-hearted, unusually brave, discovering what’s possible and pushing the limits – our staff create a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive learning environment. With excellent leadership and teaching, we ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive. Meet the people who make it all happen.

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Senior Leadership Team
Rob Forder
Principal
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Senior Leadership Team
Darren Watts
Vice Principal
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Lianne Jones
Assistant Principal & SENCO
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Ashlene Forder
Assistant Principal
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Senior Leadership Team
Dawn Hall
Associate Senior Leader
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Senior Leadership Team
Henry Benson
Associate Senior Leader
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Senior Leadership Team
Laura Woods
Associate Senior Leader
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Heads of Year
Nick Illingworth
Head of Year 7
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Alisha Knight
Head of Year 8
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Dan Hussey
Head of Year 9
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Ollie Dye
Head of Year 10
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Henry Benson
Head of Year 11
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Other Key Staff
Emma Diamond
Attendance & Welfare Officer
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Gemma Savage
Data & Exams Officer
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Jess Mockridge
Principal's PA/Operations Manager
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Kelly Pratt
Inclusion Manager
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Alex Martin
Senior Mental Health Lead
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Emily Shameti
Student Support Worker
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Holly Slayford
SEND Manager
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Nikki Hallett
Student Support Worker
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