Headteacher
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Ms R Cave
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
Senior Leader
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Mr M Grantham
Senior Leader
Matthew joined the academy as Deputy Headteacher in 2013, having been an Assistant Headteacher in a large secondary school in West London. Matthew is a teacher of Geography and a designated safeguarding officer. Whenever possible, Matthew enjoys escaping to the countryside to hike up and down some mountains, most recently in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Mr J Reid
Senior Leader
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. Away from Highdown, John manages a youth football team – AFC Reading Red Arrows.
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Dr S Capaldi
Senior Leader
Sara has worked at Highdown School since 2002 and was Curriculum Leader for Science prior to being appointed as Assistant Headteacher in 2016. 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.
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Mrs S Flynn
Senior Leader
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
Senior Leader
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
Senior Leader
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
Senior Leader
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Mr D Burnell
Senior Leader
Daniel started Highdown School to finish his Newly Qualified Teacher training in 2014. He quickly became an Assistant Head of Achievement in 2015, Head of House in 2016 and then Head of Achievement in 2018. He continues to work in this role in addition to his Academy leadership responsibilities. Daniel’s main passion is sport, in particular playing competitive rugby.
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Mr K Prior
Senior Leader
Kevin has been at Highdown since 1998, when he joined as a newly qualified History teacher. He has worked as Head of History, Head of Year at KS3 and in Sixth Form, before becoming Head of Sixth Form. He also works as an examiner for AQA Sociology. Kevin is also a Highdown parent, and spends his spare time following Reading FC and watching every MCU film repeatedly.
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Ms D Company
Senior Leader
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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Miss H Gundry
Sixth Form
Assistant Head of Achievement Year 12 & 13
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Mrs J Kaminska
Sixth Form
Sixth Form Learning Mentor
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Mrs V Hamer
Sixth Form
Sixth Form Administrative Assistant
Curriculum Leader
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Mrs J Arnold
Curriculum Leader
SENDCO
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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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Miss J Fathers
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 L Guianvarch
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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Mr N Norris
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for PE
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Mrs 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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Mrs S Stevens
Curriculum Leader
Curriculum Leader for Business Studies
Heads of Achievement
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Mrs S Pearce
Heads of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 7
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Miss V Clark
Heads of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 7
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Mr J Lester
Heads of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 8
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Mr J Norris
Heads of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 8
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Miss F Probert
Heads of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 9
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Mr B Bowler
Heads of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 9
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Mr D Burnell
Heads of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 10
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Mrs S Bonnett
Heads of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 10
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Mrs T Taylor
Heads of Achievement
Head of Achievement - Year 11
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Mrs V Coombe
Heads of Achievement
Assistant Head of Achievement - Year 11 (Maternity Cover for Mrs V Coombe is Miss E Imperato).