Chastsworth Schools is delighted to announce the appointment of David Bradbury as the new Head of Hall School Wimbledon (HSW). The current Head, Andrew Hammond is leaving his role at the end of the Autumn Term but staying firmly within the Chatsworth Schools family and embarking on an exciting new role as Director of Professional Development for Chatsworth Schools.
HSW is an inclusive co-educational school for pupils aged 7 – 18 in the heart of Wimbledon. The school is a dynamic and vibrant place of learning that offers an all-round holistic education with sport played across nine acres of playing fields. HSW has enjoyed a wonderful period of growth and success under Andrew Hammond’s leadership culminating in the schools excellent ISI Inspection in December 2023.
Mr David Bradbury joins HSW in January 2025, having previously been Head at Portland Place School, an innovative hybrid independent school in London.
On his appointment, David Bradbury said “Hall School Wimbledon is a happy and nurturing school with a culture of contemporary and inclusive education. I share its positive and empathic ethos and am very much looking forward to working with the staff, parents and especially pupils, building on the excellent work led by Andrew Hammond. I am excited by the prospect of guiding HSW as we go forward, ensuring that its offer continues to be bespoke, nurturing and ambitious for all its pupils.”
Andrew Hammond reflected “Leading Hall School Wimbledon has been a privilege, and I am very pleased to see the school on such an exciting forward trajectory. I am delighted David will be my successor and I will be working closely with him in the coming months to ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover. I know that David is equally committed to an inclusive culture, first-class pastoral care, and ambitious, tailored teaching as I am. With the continued support of Chatsworth Schools, the future looks bright indeed for HSW.”
On David’s appointment, Chatsworth Schools Founder and CEO, Anita GLEAVE said “I’m absolutely delighted David is joining us as Head of HSW. An innovator and creative, David has pioneered hybrid learning to tremendous effect pre, during and post Covid and has great experience in the sector. He will be an amazing leader of Hall School Wimbledon and within the wider Chatsworth Schools family.”
Notes to Editors
- Hall School Wimbledon (HSW) is an inclusive co-educational school for pupils aged 7 – 18 in the heart of Wimbledon. The school is a dynamic and vibrant place of learning that offers an all-round holistic education with sport played across nine acres of playing fields. www.hsw.co.uk
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