Executive Headteacher
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Ms R Cave
Executive Headteacher
Rachel joined the academy as Headteacher in 2013. She joined Highdown having worked as a Deputy Headteacher in a large secondary school in West London. Rachel is a teacher of Science, specialising in Chemistry. Away from Highdown, Rachel enjoys visiting her ‘second home’ of Wigmore Hall to listen to chamber music such as Bach
Head of School
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Mr M Grantham
Head of School
Matthew joined the academy as Deputy Headteacher in 2013, having been an Assistant Headteacher in a large secondary school in West London. From September 2022, Matthew will be Head of School at Highdown School. Matthew is a teacher of Geography. Whenever possible, Matthew enjoys escaping to the countryside to hike up and down some mountains.
Deputy Headteacher
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Mr J Reid
Deputy Headteacher
John was appointed as Deputy Headteacher in 2015, having worked at Highdown School since 2002 as Head of History, Head of Humanities and an Assistant Headteacher prior to his current post. John is a teacher of History and Politics.
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Dr S Capaldi
Deputy Headteacher
Sara has worked at Highdown School since 2002 and was Curriculum Leader for Science prior to being appointed as Assistant Headteacher in 2016 and Associate Deputy Head from September 2022. Sara is responsible for culture and attitude and promoted student leadership through re-introducing our House System. In and out of Highdown, Sara is a keen choral singer.
Assistant Headteacher
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Mrs S Flynn
Assistant Headteacher
Sarah has worked at Highdown School since 2005 as Head of Mathematics and was appointed as Assistant Headteacher in 2014. Sarah is responsible for learning and teaching. Sarah enjoys singing in the Senior Choir whenever possible.
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Mr A Franks
Assistant Headteacher
Andy joined Highdown in 2009, coming to the school as a Newly Qualified Teacher. Andy has also worked as a Head of Achievement before joining the Senior Leadership team in 2018. Andy is a History teacher but has also taught Politics and Sociology. Outside of school Andy enjoys reading, spending time with his family and friends, and enjoying using his newly acquired National Trust membership.
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Mrs M Grantham
Assistant Headteacher
Mary has worked at Highdown since 2016 when she joined as an English teacher. In her previous roles, Mary has been Head of English and Learning and Teaching Lead, although now she is responsible for raising standards within the curriculum. Away from school, Mary enjoys running in the great outdoors, combined with a good audiobook.
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Mr D Clawson
Assistant Headteacher
Daniel joined Highdown as an Assistant Headteacher in June 2022, following several years in senior leadership in Slough and Maidenhead. In previous roles Daniel has led on Behaviour & Culture as Deputy Headteacher, and enjoyed a number of years as Assistant Headteacher responsible for Sixth Form. Daniel is a Business Studies teacher, and enjoys travelling and reading.
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Mr J Lester
Assistant Headteacher
Joe joined Highdown in 2014 as a Newly Qualified Teacher. Joe has worked as an Assistant Head of Achievement and a Learning Coach and is currently Head of Achievement for Year 10. Joe joined the Senior Leadership team in the Summer Term of 2023. Joe is a History teacher but has also taught Geography. Outside of school Joe enjoys spending time with his young family and friends, reading and exploring the countryside.
Sixth Form
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Mr K Prior
Sixth Form
Head of Sixth Form
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Mr M Flynn
Sixth Form
Head of Achievement Year 12 & 13
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Ms E Beale
Sixth Form
Assistant Head of Achievement - Years 12/13
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Mrs J Kaminska
Sixth Form
Sixth Form Learning Mentor
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Mrs C Sawdon-Smith
Sixth Form
Sixth Form Welfare Lead/Safeguarding Officer
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Mrs V Hamer
Sixth Form
Sixth Form Administrative Assistant
Curriculum Leader
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Mr W Dineley
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Maths
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Mrs R Eaton
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Geography
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Ms M Elliot
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Science
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Miss E Garner
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Art
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Ms A Duncan
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for History
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Mr M Hampson
Curriculum Leader
Subject Leader for RE, Ethics and Citizenship
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Mrs W Huang
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Modern Foreign Languages
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Mrs S Lake
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts
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Miss C Lobo
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Design Technology
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Dr T Browne
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for PE
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Miss N Salmon
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for English
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Mr H Santer
Curriculum Leader
Subject Leader for Music
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Mr D Stephenson
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Computing and ICT
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Mr M Hodges
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Business Studies
Head of Achievement
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Mrs S Bonnett
Head of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 7
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Miss N Lovelock
Head of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 7
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Mrs T Taylor
Head of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 8
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Mr P Arnold
Head of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 8
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Mrs S Pearce
Head of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 9
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Miss B Robinson
Head of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 9
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Mr J Lester
Head of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 10, Associate Senior Leader
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Mr A Gordon
Head of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 10
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Miss V Clark
Head of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 11
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Miss O Holmes
Head of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 11