Our Team
The school has amazing leaders at all levels, who work both individually and collectively for the benefit of our students and their families.
The senior team balances roles that are both inward and outward facing. Some have roles entirely focussed on Sandringham, whereas others may have responsibilities that involve external activities.
The team members have complementary skills and experience that provides a powerful driving force for school improvement.
Leadership
Alan Gray
BSc(Hons) (Chemistry, University of Exeter) MSc PGCE NPQH FRSA
Vision, Strategic planning, Ethos and Culture, Alban Academies Trust Lead, School Performance, Environment, Staff Recruitment, Chair ATSH AF
Curriculum
Caroline Creaby
BA(Hons) (Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Oxford) MEd (University of Cambridge) EdD (University of Cambridge) PGCE
Curriculum Delivery, Staff Appraisal, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning, Directors of Learning, Capitation, Reading & Literacy
PLT
Jo Cavanagh
BSc(Hons) (Chemistry, University of Wales) PGCE
Staff Development, Timetable, ECF/ECT
Professional Mentor /ITT, Staff Induction (All staff), Staff handbook/Planner, Vistors to School
Coaching & Mentoring, Staff Absence/Cover
Mark Allday
BSc(Hons) (Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology, Edge Hill University) (QTS)
Digital Learning & Self Evaluation, Digital Learning Strategy, EPraise, PSI, Staff wellbeing
School Self Evaluation, Student Voice
School Publicity, Digital Learning AAT
Website / Digital Footprint, STEM Strategy
MIS/School Network, Online safety/GDPR
Thom Leat
BA(Hons) (Medieval and Modern History, University of Birmingham) PGCE
Standards Assessment, Target setting, Assessment (Internal/Exams), Recording (Data/Marking), Reporting (reports/PTCS)
Intervention/Catchup, Learning Visits/Scrutiny
Target Setting, Baseline Assessment, High Starters
Athena Pitsillis
BA(Hons) (English, Queen Mary University of London) MA PGCE
Students
Mark Nicholls
BA(Hons) (History, University of Leicester) (PGCE)
Behaviour & Attitudes, SMSC/School ethos
Behaviour for learning, Performance Directors
Open Evenings / Mornings, Parental engagement, HBL, Learning Environments
Kate Mouncey
BSc(Hons) (Geography, University of Nottingham) MA PGCE
Sixth form & Sustainability, Careers, Alumni, Awards evenings, Research Schools, Sixth Form
Sustainability, Student Destinations, Visiting Speakers, Oxbridge
Stuart Kemp
BSc(Hons) (Biology, University of Hertfordshire) QTS
Student wellbeing & Safeguarding, Safeguarding – DSL, RSHE, Attendance and punctuality, Assemblies/TFTW, KS2-3 transition, Happiness/mental health, Healthy schools, Student Wellbeing, Designated Teacher CLA
Sexual A&H/Racism / LGBT, Prize Giving Assemblies
Andrew Cracknell
BSc(Hons) (Geography, Loughborough University) QTS
Inclusion & Student Leadership
Inclusion (PP), SEND, Student Leadership, School Calender, Equality & Diversity, Uniform & Apperance, SLT, Prefects, Trips & Educational Visits, School Coaches / Transport
Associates
Katie Wills
Katie Wills BSc(Hons) (Sport and Exercise Science, University of Loughborough) MSc QTS
Responsible for: Student Voice, Student Leadership Team
Mable
Mable is our school dog who lives with Mr Kemp and has been trained to be a therapy dog. She is a cockerpoo.
Resources
Laura Dennis
Finance and Resources, Capitation, Policies
Staff Contracts, Staff Recruitment Process
Support Staff, Fo$$, Staff payroll, Premises
Insurance, Hospitality
