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Will is Head of The Abbey School in Reading, one of the country’s foremost independent girls’ schools. He has an impressive track record of success within the independent school sector, with a particular understanding of academically ambitious London day schools. Educated at Eton and Clare College, Cambridge, Will began his career as a journalist and author before moving into teaching at St Paul’s School, where he rose to become Undermaster.

He went on to a Deputy Headship at St Paul’ Girls’ School. His interest in developing an innovative and pupil-focussed curriculum led to the Executive Headship of Fulham School before he took up his current role at The Abbey.

Will is passionate about developing a new kind of education: personal to each child, combining academic excellence with real-world skills, and based on kindness and joy.