THE governing body of St Augustine's School in Hunt End has announced the appointment of a new principal following the departure of Carol Buchanan.

Yvonne Brennan, who is currently vice-principle at St Paul's Girls' School in Birmingham, will take on her new role in January.

A spokesman for the governing body said: "We are looking to Mrs Brennan and her management colleagues to lead the school to greater successes in the future.

"In the meantime, the governing body wish to pledge their continuing support to and confidence in Mr Mike Bennett and his interim team in the management of the school pre-Christmas."