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Antonia read English Literature at Trinity College, Cambridge University, graduating with an MA, and later a PGCE in English and Drama. After early years spent working as a television journalist, in factual programmes, she joined Alleyn’s School, in Dulwich, as an English and Drama teacher and was quickly promoted to a range of roles including Housemaster and Head of English. In 2017, Antonia moved to Trinity School, Croydon, to take up the role of Head of Sixth Form, overseeing academic and pastoral care, and in 2019 she was promoted to Deputy Head, leading on whole school admissions within this role. Antonia is passionate about educating bright and ambitious women of the future and has been Head of Sydenham High School since September 2022, where girls are inspired to be creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers, empowered to discover and nurture their unique talents and forge their own future.

With 25 years of experience in high achieving co-educational and single-sex schools, alongside parenting two teenagers in South London, Antonia brings invaluable insight into the London schools' market. She has a wealth of experience in academic and pastoral matters, holding responsibilities over the course of her career in Sixth Form, enrichment, EPQ, school admissions and marketing, university admissions and careers as well as holding the position of Deputy Safeguarding Lead for many years. She also has experience as a primary school governor. Sydenham High School has recently been a Finalist in the Independent School Parent Awards and received accolades in pastoral care.