Full staff list
Mrs K Aladin BA (Hons), Leicester
Learning Support Teacher (EAL), Art Teacher
F F Barnsley BA, Durham University
Head of Drama, English Teacher, Year 8 Form Tutor
Mrs D Bates BA, University of London
French Teacher
Miss I Best
Gap Year Student
Mrs H J Brazier BSc (Hons), Southampton University
Director of Studies, Science Teacher
Headmaster’s Wife
R C Coupland Cert.Ed, Westminster College
Deputy Head, Head of Geography
Mrs M Dyer Cert.Ed, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Y4 Class Teacher & Form Tutor, History Teacher
A Edward
Gap Year Student
Mrs K Foster MA University of Exeter, BA Goucher College USA
Head of Mathematics, Pupil Council Coordinator
W Gates B.Ed (Hons), St Lukes, Exeter
Head of ICT, Maths Teacher, Y7 Form Tutor
Miss M Gilmore BA, Canterbury University (NZ) Dip.Tchg
Learning Support Teacher
Mrs J Griffiths BSc, Liverpool University, MSc, Reading University
Science Technician
D A Hands BA (Hons), The College of St Mark & St John
Senior Tutor, Geography & Science Teacher, Y6 Form Tutor
Mrs K J Hands B.Ed (Hons), The College of St Mark & St John
PE/Games Teacher, Geography Teacher
Mrs K Harvey BA (Hons), University of Surrey (Roehampton)
Head of Modern Languages, Y8 Form Tutor
Mrs H Hills BA, Cambridge
Learning Support Teacher (Maths)
Miss V Holmes
Matron
M J Irons B.Ed (Hons), Exeter University
Director of Sport, French Teacher, Y7 Form Tutor
Mrs L Keirle B.Ed, Kingston University
Year 4 Class Teacher & Form Tutor, English & Drama Teacher
Mrs S Linklater BA (Hons), Coventry University, AMBDA (DI)
Head of Learning Support
M McDermott MMus (Dist), Portsmouth University
Director of Music
Mrs S McDermott B.Ed (Hons), The College of St Mark & St John
Head of Girls’ Games, Maths Teacher, Y6 Form Tutor
Miss R Perkins BA (Hons), University of Wales
Head of Art, ICT Teacher, Y5 Form Tutor
Mrs M Prickett BA (Hons), University of North London
Librarian
B Proctor-Sims
Gap Year Student
B Purkiss BSc (Hons), University of Wales
Houseparent, Head of Science
Mrs N Purkiss BSc (Hons), University of Warwick
Houseparent
Mrs E Samuel
Y3 Classroom Assistant, TT Club Supervisor
Mrs S M Sherman-James B.Ed (Hons), Bristol University, AMBDA (D1)
Learning Support Teacher
The Revd MA Smith BA (South Africa), DipTh St. Paul’s
Chaplain, Religious Studies
P Sprague BA (Hons) University College of Swansea
Head of History, Head of Latin, Y7 Form Tutor
Mrs J Stuckes BA (Hons) Oxford Brookes University
Head of English, Y8 Form Tutor
M G Sweet BSc, London
Head of Design Technology, Science Teacher
Mrs R Thomas B.Ed (Hons), Lancaster University
Y3 Class Teacher & Form Tutor, ICT Teacher
S P Thomas BSc (Hons), Manchester
Maths Teacher, Y6 Form Tutor
Mrs E Tidswell CertEd, Froebel Institute Roehampton
Maths & History teacher, Y7 Form Tutor
Mrs J Willmott B.Ed (Hons), St Paul’s and St Mary’s, Cheltenham
Y3 Class Teacher & Form Tutor, Y3 & Y4 Coordinator, English and History Teacher, Assistant Housemistress
Miss A Workman
Gap Year Student
Mrs R Wright MA University of London, BSc (Hons) City of London University
Head of Religious Studies
JE Yeabsley
Assistant Housemaster
PRE-PREP STAFF
Mrs C Luckhurst B.Ed (Hons), University of Plymouth
Head of Pre-Prep and Y1 Class Teacher
Miss S Fancourt Montessori Teaching Diploma Level 4
Head of Nursery
Mrs C Fidler B.Ed, University of Gloucester
Reception Class Teacher
Mrs J Gibbs
Reception Class Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Hayden-Briffett BA (Hons), The College of St Mark & St John
Y2 Class Teacher
Mrs V Kittow BA (Hons), University of Plymouth
Y1 Class Teacher
Mrs C Masters Montessori Diploma
Nursery Teacher
Mrs C Passmore BA (Hons), Kingston Polytechnic
Y2 Class Teacher
Mrs M Prosser B.Ed (Hons), University of Sussex (part-time)
Learning Support Teacher
Mrs G Simpson
Y2 Class Teaching Assistant
Mrs C Stanley
Y1 Class Teaching Assistant
Mrs R White BTEC National Certificate for Early Years Certificate (part-time)
Nursery Class Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Yeabsley Cert.Ed Dudley College of Education
Reception Class Teacher
VISITING STAFF
Miss V Snell
Ballet
Mrs R Milne
Speech
A Brain
Classical Guitar
Mrs W Cavey
Flute and Piano
Mrs K Driscoll
Violin
Mrs D Jerrold
Oboe
T Moore
Electric Guitar
Dr H Ovcharenko
Piano
S Parsons
Kit Percussion
S Paul
Brass
Miss C Rose
Clarinet
Mrs R Shaw
Piano
Mrs B Trimmings
Clarinet and Saxophone
Mrs L Tustian
Singing
Mrs H Vale
Piano & ‘Cello
ADMINISTRATION
Mrs E Guppy
Headmaster’s PA / Admissions Registrar
Mrs C Power
Admin and Finance Officer
Mrs J Headly
Receptionist
Mrs B Lambert
Receptionist
CATERING
Miss L Colbourne
Catering Manager
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Develoment
HR
Mrs L Thompson Assoc CIPD
HR Manager
MARKETING
Marketing Manager
MEDICAL
Dr Y L Duthie MB, BS, DCH, MRCGP
Dr A Fulford MB, ChB, DRCOG, MRCGP
Sister A Griffiths RGN
Sister M Scanlan RGN
QUICK LINKS
- I really enjoyed all the activities on the Barcelona trip Tom
- The boarding is brilliant, so many things to do. Georgia
- There are great academic opportunities waiting at the heart of each lesson. Melissa
- I love all the Christmas things because it’s really exciting and you get to have feasts and parties with your friends. Stella
- Community atmosphere and amazing opportunities. James
- There is a large variety of fun work and activities for everyone. Edward
- I like sport because it is so much fun and my favourite subject. James
- The drama department is fantastic and there are always lots of plays and performances providing great opportunities for those with acting talent. Felicity
- The school has a great environment and has lots of big opportunities Edmund
- It’s great we have a match at least once a week. Henry
- I love break times when I can go into the classrooms and see all my friends. Amelia
- My favourite part of school is all of the Christmas celebrations because we all make it special. Mollie
- The food is delightful, especially the roast! Seb
- I really like the sport here because we do lots of it and it gives me more opportunities to expand, especially my hockey. Grace
- I like sport because it is so much fun and my favourite subject. James
- The drama department is fantastic and there are always lots of plays and performances providing great opportunities for those with acting talent. Felicity
- I love break times when I can go into the classrooms and see all my friends. Amelia
- I love boarding, the Christmas celebrations and the year 8 fundraising. Connie
- I like sport here because there’s a lot of it and I find it great fun. Henry
- I like playing football at break because I enjoy playing with my friends. Max
- My favourite thing in the school is probably the year 8 leaving festival in the summer. Harry
- I like boarding and I like hockey. I love all the different hobbies Barbara
- I like the sport and the matches against other schools. Cameron
- The things about King’s Hall I like the most are archery, hobbies and ICT. Gordon
- In the boarding houses the staff are really friendly. They give us lots of their time and we can ring our parents and socialise with our friends. Sam
- I like the sport; it is good because everyone gets a chance to do it even if they are in the 4th or 5th team. Imogen
- I like the tutor time and breaks because they are great fun and I get to talk to my friends. Ellie
- I have been here since Reception and I have enjoyed every day. I love the friendly atmosphere and the really helpful teachers. We have a really good library and I love reading so I spend quite a few break times there with my best friend. Rosalie
- I like the swimming pool in the summer and the teachers who teach us really help you to improve your stroke. Claire
- I really like my friends, the children are very nice and friendly and our Tutor periods are good too. Grace

