Governors & Executive Committee
Senior Leadership Team
Sophie Blewitt
Head
Sophie joined Hanford as Head in February 2026. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge, holding previous roles such as Director of Studies and Head of Languages at Sherborne Girls.
Alex Bratby
Assistant Head, Teaching and Learning
Alex joined Hanford in 2017 as SENCO. She had previously served in the Royal Navy and taught in a wide range of settings from first school to Further Education...
Sara Northey
Assistant Head, Curriculum and Planning
Sara has worked at Hanford since January 2015. She teaches History, and Religious Studdies. She is passionate about teaching girls to think critically, to contribute to society and to advocate for themselves.
Helen Beal
Assistant Head, Pastoral
Susie Askew
Head of Boarding/Designated Safeguarding Lead
Susie is Head of Boarding and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). She is incredibly hardworking, coming in every morning to wake up the girls...
Elisabeth Carr
Operations Manager
Elisabeth started at Hanford in September 2022, following fifteen years in education, ten of which have been in the independent sector...
Our Staff
Full Staff List
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French Teacher |
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Assistant Head, Pastoral, and Junior Form Teacher |
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Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning |
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Head of English |
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Music/RS Teacher |
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Games Teacher |
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Science and IT Teacher |
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Head of Art/Art Appreciation |
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PE/Games Teacher |
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Sports Coach |
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Head of PE/Games |
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Head of Mathematics/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
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Assistant Head, Curriculum and Planning, and History/RS Teacher |
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Handwork Teacher |
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Geography Teacher |
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Head of Co-Curricular and Riding |
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Assistant Yard Manager and Riding Coach |
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Grooms |
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Head’s PA/School Secretary |
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Domestic Bursar |
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Head of Admissions and Marketing |
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Head’s PA/School Secretary |
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Grounds and Maintenance |
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Catering Manager |
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Night Matron |
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Housekeeper and Day Matron |
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Evening Matron |
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Resident Matron |
| Health | |
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School Doctor |
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School Nurse |
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School Nurse |
