RGS Dodderhill has appointed a new headteacher who will be bringing his three children to join the school as well.

The school is "delighted" that Thomas Banyard will be taking over the responsibility of headteacher. 

Mr Banyard said: “I have heard and read so many lovely things about the school, the staff and the families.

"However, after I visited the school I fell in love with the grounds and the magical sense of community I felt when I entered the campus.

"Parents, pupils and staff all went out of their way to make me feel welcome and it was clear that everyone was working together to produce happy, polite and successful young women and men.

"This is not only a school I would like to help on its journey, it is also the school I wish for my daughters.

"Edith and Nina are already very excited about joining RGS Dodderhill and Ada will join when she’s old enough.

"I am so excited to meet the families and staff and I am looking forward to us all working together to help our children thrive.”

Mr Banyard is currently Head of King’s College International School Bangkok.

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He joins RGS Dodderhill with his three daughters, Edith, age six, Nina, five, and one-year-old Ada as well as his wife Rachel who grew up in Droitwich and is a primary teacher.

John Pitt, executive head of The RGS Family of Schools, said: “We look forward to welcoming Tom and his family and seeing him build upon the success achieved by Sarah Atkinson and the staff at RGS Dodderhill.

"The strength of the field and the quality of this appointment of head are reflections of the achievements of RGS Dodderhill and the reputation of The RGS Family of Schools.

"We look forward to seeing RGS Dodderhill continue to thrive under Tom’s leadership.”

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Quentin Poole, Chair of Governors, commented, “I am so delighted to confirm the appointment of Tom Banyard as Head of RGS Dodderhill.

"Tom joins us with a wealth of experience from working in some of the leading schools in the UK and abroad.

"He is already a very successful Head who will build upon the achievements of Sarah Atkinson.

"Sarah leaves us to become Head of West Buckland Prep School in April 2023 and has done a superb job in placing RGS Dodderhill in a really strong position for the future."