Dramatis Personae 1958-present

Dramatis Personae 1958-2011
The Headmastership of John Buchanan (1958-1977)
Headmaster: John Buchanan
Chairman of Trustees: Sir Eric Gore Browne, Tom Haywood
Visitor: John Jerwood
Bursar: Commander G.R.T.Cooper (to 1960), Major M.R.C.Brightman (to 1961), P.D.Noon (to 1969), Trevor
Case
Second Master: Bertie Bowes (to 66), Jack Cox (to 72), Jack Barber (to 74), Ronnie Henton
Master of Jerwoods: Patrick Wilson
Director of Studies: Ronnie Henton
Chaplain: Eric Colville (to 61), L.Caddick (to 66), Terence Treanor
Head of Arts Faculty: Ben Jones (to 74)
Head of Science Faculty: Jack Cox (to 69), Chris Bacon
Director of Music: Brian Primmer (to 59), John Dussek (to 69), Philip Coates (to 74), Peter Daines
Head of English: Bob Duesbury (to 65), Chris Dixon (to 67), Rod Smith
Head of Maths: Jack Cox (to 67), Nigel Webb
Head of History: Bob Duesbury (to 65), Ben Jones (to 74), Martin Debenham
Head of Geography: Ronnie Henton (to 64), John Lloyd (to 68), Bob Burchnall
Head of Classics: John Moore (to 66), Owen Kember (to 70), Bill Preddy
Head of French: Geoffrey Liebert (to 61), Dan Howison
Head of German: Mike Frewin
Head of Economics: Patrick Wilson
Head of Business Studies: David Dyer
Head of Sociology: Jim Beard
Head of RE: Terence Treanor
Head of Chemistry: John Bagley
Head of Physics: David Morgan
Head of Biology: Richard Davies
Head of Art: John Walton (to 75), Martin Minshall
Head of Drama: Rod Smith
Head of PE: Tom Rees (to 71), Brian Welford
Housemaster of School House: John Moore (to 63), Ronnie Henton (to 74), Nigel Webb
Housemaster of Wharflands: Bertie Bowes (to 59), Jack Barber (to 74), Malcolm Hardy
Housemaster of Deanscroft: The Headmaster (to 71), Roger Blackmore
Housemaster of Chapmans: Geoffrey Liebert (to 65), Michael Stevens (to 76), Rod Smith
Housemaster of Johnsons: Bob Duesbury (to 61), Michael Stevens (to 65), Malcolm Hardy (to 72), John Bagley
Housemaster of Ruddles: Richard Davies (to 74), Chris Smith

Housemaster of Round House: Ben Jones (to 74), Chris Bacon
Housemaster of Orchard Close / Buchanans: Michael Stevens
Housemaster of Talbots: Terence Treanor (to 74), Richard Davies
Housemaster of Hodges: Leslie Coleman (to 68), Freddie Hiscocks (to 72)
Housemaster of Hodge Wing: Doc Bradley (to 64), Mike Rees (to 66), Roger Blackmore (to 71),
Hugh Hunter (to 74), Rod Smith (to 75), Peter Tyler
Housemaster of Peterborough: Tom Rees (to 71), Patrick Wilson (to 74), Philip Coates
Housemaster of Lincoln: Terence Treanor
Housemaster of Sargants: Leslie Coleman (to 73), David Atherton
Housemaster of Ancaster: Anne Propert-Williams
Master i/c Rugby: Geoffrey Liebert (to 61), Mike Rees (to 71), Brian Welford
Master i/c Cricket: John Moore (to 61), David Hudson (to 63), Malcolm Hardy (to 66),
Owen Kember (to 70), Bob Burchnall
Master i/c Hockey: Ronnie Henton (to 65), John Lloyd (to 68), Chris Smith
Master i/c Athletics: Bob Quixley (to 61), Mike Rees (to 71), Brian Welford
Master i/c Swimming: Ronnie Henton (to 59), Michael Stevens (to 61), David Morgan
Master i/c Squash Rackets: Brian Needham
Master i/c Fives: Nigel Webb
Officer Commanding CCF: Jack Cox (to 72), Michael Stevens
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Officer: Hugh Hunter (to 75), Brian Needham
Headmaster’s Secretary: Miss B.C.Woodcock (to 61), Miss M.C.Newton (to 72), Auriol Chandler
Clerk of Works: Arthur Kelsall
Housekeeper: Miss G.F.Godfrey (to 66), Miss B.O.Newton (to 72), Shirley Nosworthy
Head Groundsman: A.E.Rawlings (to 69), Joby Dexter (to 76), Steve Tart (to 77)
Head Gardner: Richard Liddington
Medical Officer: Gordon Purdy (to 71), Oakham Practice
Sanatorium Matron: Mrs. G.R.T. Cooper (to 60), Mrs. S. Theodorson (to 64), Mrs. P. MacDougall (to
68), Miss K.P. Ellison (to 69), Mrs. Tobin (to 70), Mrs. M. Harding-Edgar (to 72),
Mrs. M. Hindle (to 74), Monica Brown
AVA Manager: Ray Harrison
Catering Manager: H.H.Porter (to 67), F.Breitman (to 70), N.J.Witherick (to 71), J.M.Learmonth (to 75),
Mrs. S.E.Kay (to 75), D.A.T.Hill
Nursery School Headmistress: Mrs. W.H.Wainwright
Head Boys: D.N. Constable, M.L. Baker, J.J.A. Haddon, R.W. Senior, A.J. Knight, M.F. Elliott,
P.J. Cheshire, A.P. Clarke, T.A. Dexter, T.D. Cory, M.R. Baines, M.J Rook, S.G.
Duxbury, C.A. Clarke, W.F. Whysall, J.R. Towns, D.G. Jackson, P.R. Clarke, B.W.
Kenworthy, P.J.C. Stapley,S.E. Kimbell, R.J.H. Walker, Chris Shale, David James,
Simon Pennell, Christopher Summerton, Ian Kearney, Jan van Smirren
Deputy Head Boys: W.F. Whysall, T.H. White, I.S. Cartwright-Terry, M.G Anderson, J.E.C. Rutter,

A.G. Hurst, John Castledine, Paul Siddons, William Johnson, Ian Kearney, John
Zajicek
The Headmastership of Richard Bull (1977-1984)
Headmaster: Richard Bull
Chairman of Trustees: Tom Haywood (to 80), David Davenport-Handley (acting 80), Simon Schanschieff
Visitor: John Jerwood
Bursar: Trevor Case
Second Master: Ronnie Henton (to 79), Michael Stevens
Master of Jerwoods: Patrick Wilson
Director of Studies: Ronnie Henton (to 79), Richard Davies
Chaplains: Terence Treanor (to 79), Michael Walls (to 84), John Darrall
Head of Art and Design: Martin Minshall
Chairman of Science Group: Christopher Bacon (to 79), Charles Lawrence
Director of Physical Education: Brian Welford (to 79), Neil Mullinger
Chairman of Social Studies Group: Martin Debenham
Chairman of English Group: John Weeks
Chairman of Languages Group: Dan Howison
Chairman of Maths Group: Nigel Webb
Chairman of Human Studies Group: Nick Davenport
Director of Music: Peter Daines (to 78), Peter Witchell
Head of Boys’ P.E.: Brian Welford (to 79), Neil Mullinger
Head of Girls’ P.E.: Anne Propert-Williams (to 83), Mary Grimley
Head of Geography: Bob Burchnall
Head of History: Martin Debenham (to 80), Trevor Rowell
Head of Computing: Paul Bullock (to 82), John Oldfield
Head of Classics: Bill Preddy
Head of French: Dan Howison
Head of German: Mike Frewin
Head of Drama: Dermot Gilvary
Head of Biology: Richard Davies (to 79), Tim Gunn
Head of Chemistry: John Bagley (to 79), Charles Lawrence
Head of Physics: David Morgan
Head of Liberal Studies: Christine Gillies
Head of General Studies: Eddie Martin
Head of Economics: Patrick Wilson (to 78), Brian Needham
Head of Business Studies: David Dyer (to 78), Jim O’Kane
Head of Sociology: Jim Beard
Head of Home Economics: Jan West

Head of Learning Support: Sheila Hardy
Warden of College House: John Weeks
Housemaster of Round House: Chris Bacon (to 79), Roger Blackmore
Housemaster of School House: Nigel Webb
Housemaster of Wharflands: Malcolm Hardy
Housemaster of Chapmans: Rod Smith
Housemaster of Deanscroft: Roger Blackmore (to 79), Brian Welford
Housemaster of Johnsons: John Bagley
Housemaster of Buchanans: Michael Stevens (to 79), Roger Blackmore
Housemaster of Ruddles: Chris Smith
Housemaster of Talbots: Richard Davies (to 79), Chris Smith
Housemaster of Hodge Wing: Peter Tyler (to 79)
Housemaster of Rushebrookes: Peter Tyler
Housemistress of Ancaster: Anne Propert-Williams
Housemaster of Lincoln: Terence Treanor
Housemaster of Peterborough: Philip Coates
Housemaster of Sargants: David Atherton
Head of Rugby: Brian Welford
Head of Hockey: Chris Smith
Head of Cricket: Chris Smith (to 78), Vincent Cushing (to 82), Jonathan Wills
Head of Athletics: Brian Welford
Head of Squash: Brian Needham
Head of Swimming: David Morgan
Officer Commanding CCF: Michael Stevens (to 82), Robert Gregory
Award Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Brian Needham
Head of Careers: David Dyer (to 78), Jim O’Kane
Headmaster’s Secretary: Auriol Chandler (to 83), Mrs. G.L.Lloyd
Clerk of Works: Arthur Kelsall
Housekeeper: Shirley Nosworthy (to 78), Mrs. S.Kelsall
Head Groundsman: P.Baxter (to 78), W.D.Barratt
Head Gardener: Richard Liddington (to 84), Barry Laws
Medical Officers: Drs. Brentnall, Woolford, Moyce, Gallimore
Sanatorium Matron: Monica Brown
Reprographics Manager: Ray Harrison
Catering Manager: D.A.T.Hill
Nursery School Headmistress: Mrs. W.H.Wainwright
Oakham School Enterprises Limited: Murray Watson (to 78), Roger Blackmore
Head Boys: Simon Hoole, Edward Bird, Nigel Staton, John Gibb, Michael Watchorn, Michael Needham,
James Wratten, Miles Linney

Head Girls: Michelle de Garis, Gillian England, Vanessa Bailey
Deputy Head Boys: David Stafford, Timothy Wilson, Peter Davies, Charles Skelton, David Epton,
Timothy Spencer, Andrew Annett, Charles Calvert
Deputy Head Girls: Caroline Herrin, Sylvia Laws, Jennifer Denning, Mary-Clare Sowerby, Juliet Greer,
Madeline Simon
School Council Chairmen: Nigel Dessay, Andrew McCulloch, Philip Sykes
The Headmastership of Graham Smallbone (1985-1996)
Headmaster: Graham Smallbone
Chairman of Trustees: Simon Schanschieff
Bursar: Trevor Case (to 86), Tom Reay
Second Master: Michael Stevens (to 87), Nigel Webb
Master of Jerwoods: Patrick Wilson (to 89), Brian Welford (to 95), Nicholas Davenport
Senior Master: Malcolm Hardy (to 92), Patrick Wilson (to 95), Brian Welford
Senior Mistress: Jane Matthews
Director of Studies: Richard Davies (to 94), Martin Debenham
Senior Chaplain: John Darrall
Head of Art and Design: Martin Minshall
Chairman of Science Group: Charles Lawrence
Director of Physical Education: Neil Mullinger
Chairman of Social Studies Group: Jim O’Kane (to 86), Brian Needham
Chairman of English Group: John Weeks (to 87), John Byrne (to 91), Ian Robson
Chairman of Languages Group: Dan Howison (to 89), Richard Morgan
Chairman of Maths Group: Nigel Webb (to 87), John Higgo (to 93), Geoffrey Thwaites
Chairman of Human Studies Group: Nick Davenport (to 95), Simon Hyde
Director of Music: Peter Witchell (to 95), David Woodcock
Head of Boys’ P.E.: Neil Mullinger (to 85), Andrew Wolsthenholme
Head of Girls’ P.E.: Mary Grimley
Head of Geography: Bob Burchnall (to 87), Ian Selmes
Head of History: Donald Wilkinson (to 86), Nick Davenport (to 85), Simon Hyde
Head of Computing: John Oldfield (to 86), Rita Gunn (to 94), David Attiyah (to 95), Pat Nicholls
Head of Classics: Bill Preddy
Head of Academic Music: Peter Witchell
Head of French: Dan Howison (to 89), Richard Morgan
Head of German: Mike Frewin (to 91), Steve Burrows
Head of Spanish: Andrew Haworth (to 89), Simon Barefoot
Head of Drama: Dermot Gilvary (to 87), David Smith
Head of Biology: Tim Gunn (to 89), John Cheverton
Head of Chemistry: Charles Lawrence (to 93), Ashley Wheway

Head of Physics: David Morgan (to 90), Richard Marshall
Head of Liberal Studies: Roger Blackmore (to 93), Mark Pitter
Head of General Studies: Robert Bagur
Head of Economics: Brian Needham
Head of Business Studies: Eddie Martin
Head of Politics: Kate Williamson
Head of Home Economics: Jan West
Head of Religious Education: John Darrall (to 1995), Jeremy Sykes
Head of Learning Support: Sheila Hardy
Warden of College House: John Weeks (to 1990), Rod Smith
Housemaster of Round House: Roger Blackmore (to 1986), Helen Pollard (to 1991), Peter Tyler (to 1992),
Jane Charman/Morgan/Minshall
Housemaster of School House: Nigel Webb (to 86), Jim O’Kane
Housemaster of Wharflands: Malcolm Hardy (to 87), Val Harvey
Housemaster of Chapmans: Rod Smith (to 90), John Byrne (to 91), Simon Barefoot
Housemaster of Deanscroft: Brian Welford
Housemaster of Heywoods: Tim Gunn
Housemaster of Johnsons: Bob Burchnall (to 90), Ian Harris
Housemaster of Buchanans: Ashley Wheway (to 90), Pat Craig
Housemistress of Stevens: Mary Hoyle
Housemaster of Talbots: Chris Smith
Housemaster of Rushebrookes: Peter Tyler (to 90), Dave Smith
Housemistress of Ancaster: Anne Propert-Williams (to 87), Margaret Cousins
Housemaster of Lincoln: Terence Treanor (to 89), Jonathan Wills
Housemaster of Peterborough: Philip Coates (to 89), Brian Welford (to 95), Nick Davenport
Housemaster of Sargants: David Atherton (to 87), Paul Bullock (to 89), Peter Weight
Head of Rugby: Brian Welford (to 89), Andy Wolstenholme
Head of Hockey (Boys): Chris Smith (to 86), Neil Mullinger
Head of Hockey (Girls): Mary Grimley
Head of Cricket: Jonathan Wills
Head of Athletics (Boys): Brian Welford (to 86), Richard Moss (to 91), Andy Wolstenholme
Head of Athletics (Girls): Jane Matthews (to 87), Mary Grimley
Head of Lacrosse: Sarah Gomm
Head of Netball: Mary Grimley
Head of Sailing: Nick Davenport
Head of Shooting: Jan Mullinger (to 94)
Head of Squash (Boys): Brian Needham (to 86), Neil Mullinger (to 90), Ian Prendergrast
Head of Squash (Girls): John Duckham (to 88), Jane Matthews
Head of Swimming (Boys): David Morgan (to 86), Geoff Thwaites

Head of Swimming (Girls): Mary Grimley
Head of Sub-Aqua: Peter Tyler (to 92)
Head of Tennis (Boys): Alan Riddy (to 90), Andy Clennet (to 95), David Temkin
Head of Tennis (Girls): Mary Grimley
Head of Table Tennis: Paul Bullock (to 89), Edmund Dry
Head of Volleyball: Chris Smith
Head of Water Polo: David Morgan
Head of Fives: John Darrall
Head of Badminton (Boys): Doug Wright (to 90), Martin Minshall
Head of Badminton (Girls): Rita Gunn (to 90), Kate Biggart (92), Jane Matthews (to 95), John Cheverton
Head of Chess: Graham Lee
Head of Fencing: Mr. & Mrs. G.A.Rudge
Head of Cross-Country: Robert Gregory (to 93), Jonathan Bryden
Officer Commanding CCF: Robert Gregory (to 87), Gill Dixon
Award Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Brian Needham
Director of Afternoon Activities: Richard Moss (to 91), Patrick Wilson (to 92), Dermot Gilvary
Head of Careers: Jim O’Kane (to 87), Mel Twigg
Head of Library: Mary Bagley (to 93), Andrew Tilke
Headmaster’s Secretary: Mrs. G.L.Lloyd (to 86), Mrs. M.E.Cowmeadow (to 91), Mrs. J.M.Corby (to 95),
Miss J.Durham
Registrar: Mrs. G.L.Lloyd (to 87), Michael Stevens (to 93), Roger Blackmore
Clerk of Works: George Kelsall (to 93), R.D. Lawrence
Housekeeper: Mrs. P.Y.B. Forsyth (to 87), Mrs. K. Green (to 92), Mrs. P. Tamplin
Head Groundsman: W.D. Barratt (to 86), J.T .Palmer (to 93), Keith Exton
Head Gardener: Barry Laws
Medical Officers: Drs. Brentnall, Woolford, Moyce, Gallimore, Gray
Sanatorium Matron: Monica Brown (to 87), Mrs. J.Crabb
Reprographics Manager: Ray Harrison (to 94), Sue Gunnee
Catering Manager: D.A.THill (to 86), AWatkins (to 88), JLord (to 89), Andrew Keenan
Nursery School Headmistress: Mrs. E.STyler
Oakham School Enterprises Limited: Roger Blackmore
Head Boys: Nicholas Summers, Dominic Burke, John Miller, Steven Brooks, Richard Nelson, Liam
McCormick, Simon Jackson, Thomas Morgan, Angus McLean, Peter Everett, Matthew Smith
Head Girls: Karen McLure, Claire Hatton, Claire Taylor, Elizabeth Aggarwal, Lucy Pearson, Alejandra
Sarmiento, Helena Rens, Gillian Hearnshaw, Rachel Rosenthal, Angela Woolfe, Emma Horsely
Deputy Head Boys: Richard Weaver, Charles Wood, Matthew Newton, Anthony Cook and Roger Nicolson,
Philip Callow, Paul Reynolds, Benjamin Cripps, Akinola Sawyer, Ashley Wood, William
Grattan, Paul Ruston
Deputy Head Girls: Anna Toone, Sarah Bird, Helena Bibby, Wendy Eyre, Jemma Cooke, Rachel Borrill,

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Susan Macarthur, Rebecca Hardy, Sarah Hearnshaw, Rebekah Lattin-Rawstrone, Sarah
Saunders
School Council Chairmen: James Macdonald, Ian Speirs, Sarah Heckles, Elan Cusiac-Barr, Sacha Pertwee,
Stephen Sutton, Kimberley Fisher, Miranda Bowen, Aubrie Lowes, Alice
Bullimore, James Darrall
The Headmastership of Tony Little (1996-2002)
Headmaster: Tony Little
Chairman of Trustees: Simon Schanschieff (to 98), Tom White
Bursar: Tom Reay (to 98), Jeremy Tomlinson
Second Master: Nigel Webb (to 99), Brian Welford (to 2001), Tim Manly
Master of Jerwoods: Nicholas Davenport
Senior Master: Brian Welford
Senior Mistress / Second Deputy Head: Jane Matthews (to 97), Jan West
Director of Studies: Martin Debenham (to 2001), Ian Robson
Head of Upper School: Rick Marshall (to 2001), Tim Manly
Director of International Baccalaureate: Jill Rutherford
Senior Chaplain: John Darrall (to 99), Brian McAvoy
Head of Art and Design: Martin Minshall (to 2000), Simon Poppy
Chairman of Science Group: Charles Lawrence (to 2000), John Cheverton
Director of Physical Education: Neil Mullinger (to 2000), Charles Welch
Chairman of Social Studies Group: Brian Needham (to 98)
Chairman of English Group: Ian Robson
Chairman of Languages Group: Stephen Glynn
Chairman of Maths Group: Geoffrey Thwaites
Chairman of Human Studies Group: Simon Hyde
Director of Music: David Woodcock
Head of Boys’ P.E.: Charles Welch (to 2001), Roger Nicolson
Head of Girls’ P.E.: Mary Grimley (to 87), Jo Hall / Welch
Head of Geography: Ian Selmes (to 2001), Adam Williams
Head of History: Simon Hyde
Head of Computing: Pat Nicholls (to 98), Elizabeth Ovenden
Head of Classics: Bill Preddy (to 2000), Andrew Doe
Head of Academic Music: Peter Witchell
Head of French: Stephen Glynn
Head of German: Steve Burrows
Head of Spanish: Simon Barefo0t
Head of Drama: David Smith
Head of Biology: John Cheverton

Head of Chemistry: Ashley Wheway
Head of Physics: Richard Marshall (to 99), John Chilton
Head of Liberal Studies: Mark Pitter
Head of General Studies: Robert Bagur
Head of Economics: Brian Needham (to 98)
Head of Business Studies: Eddie Martin (to 98)
Head of Economics and Business Studies: Nigel Paddock (to 2001), Richard Williams
Head of Politics: Kate Williamson
Head of Home Economics: Jan West
Head of Religious Education: Jeremy Sykes (to 98), Cathy Firmin
Head of Learning Support: Sheila Hardy (to 97), Judy Grey
Warden of College House: Richard Marshall (to 2001), Tim Manly
Housemaster of Round House: Jane Minshall (to 98), Gill Dixon (to 2001), Katherine Woodcock
Housemaster of School House: Eddie Martin (to 2001), Jonathan Wills
Housemaster of Wharflands: Val Harvey (to 2001), Nigel Paddock
Housemaster of Chapmans: Simon Barefoot
Housemaster of Haywoods: Tim Gunn (to 96), Brian Welford (97), Jonathan Wills (to 2001), Simon Northcote
Housemaster of Johnsons: Ian Harris (to 97)
Housemistress of Buchanans: Pat Craig
Housemistress of Stevens: Mary Hoyle (to 2000), Steve and Jan Burrows
Housemaster of Talbots: Chris Smith (to 97)
Housemaster of Rushebrookes: Dave Smith
Head of Hodges: Caroline Glass (to 98), Kate Williamson
Housemaster of Barrow: Roger Sweet (to 99), Stuart Miller
Housemaster of Clipsham: Michael Rochester
Housemistress of Gunthorpe: Mary Grimley
Housemistress of Hambleton: Gill Dixon (to 98), Marilyn Nicholls
Housemistress of Ancaster: Margaret Cousins (to 97), Jane Carnell
Housemaster of Lincoln: Jonathan Wills (to 97), Cathy Foster (to 99), Anne Rawlings
Housemaster of Peterborough: Nick Davenport
Housemaster of Sargants: Peter Weight (to 2000), Mark Durose
Head of Rugby: Charles Welch
Head of Hockey (Boys): Neil Mullinger
Head of Hockey (Girls): Mary Grimley
Head of Cricket: Jonathan Wills (to 99), Frank Hayes
Head of Athletics (Boys): Charles Welch (to 99), Phil Corbin (to 2001), Roger Nicolson
Head of Athletics (Girls): Jane Matthews (to 97), Jo Hall / Welch
Head of Lacrosse: Sarah Gomm
Head of Netball: Mary Grimley (to 97), Jo Hall / Welch

Head of Sailing: Nick Davenport
Head of Squash (Boys): Ian Prendergrast
Head of Squash (Girls): Jane Matthews (to 97), Roger Sweet
Head of Swimming (Boys): Geoff Thwaites
Head of Swimming (Girls): Mary Grimley (to 97), Cathy Firmin
Head of Tennis (Boys): David Temkin (to 98), Simon Northcote
Head of Tennis (Girls): Mary Grimley
Head of Table Tennis: Edmund Dry
Head of Volleyball: Chris Smith (to 97), Charles Welch
Head of Water Polo: David Morgan
Head of Fives: John Darrall (to 99), John Duckham
Head of Badminton (Boys): Martin Minshall (to 99), John Fern
Head of Badminton (Girls): John Cheverton
Head of Chess: Graham Lee
Head of Fencing: Graham Stretton
Head of Cross-Country: Jonathan Bryden (to 99), Sam Gutteridge
Officer Commanding CCF: Gill Dixon (to 2001), Sam Gutteridge
Award Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Brian Needham (to 98), Mark Durose
Director of Afternoon Activities: Dermot Gilvary (to 2001), Sarah Gomm
Head of Careers: Mel Twigg (to 98), Kate Williamson
Head of Library: Andrew Tilke (to 97), Annette Lear
Headmaster’s Secretary: Miss J.Durham / Mrs. J.Wood
Registrar: Roger Blackmore (to 98), Jane Minshall (to 2001), Val Harvey
Clerk of Works: Chris Binks
Housekeeper: Mrs. P.Tamplin
Head Groundsman: Keith Exton
Head Gardener: Barry Laws
Medical Officer: Oakham Surgery
Sanatorium Matron: Mrs. J.Crabb (to 98), Mrs. G.Grant
Reprographics Manager: Sue Gunnee
Catering Manager: Andrew Keenan
Nursery School Headmistress: Mrs. E.S. Tyler
Oakham School Enterprises Limited: Roger Blackmore (to 98), Mrs. J.K. Baston
Head Boys: Adam Buckley, Tom Lazur, Tom Spall, Edward Jarron, Charles Bairsto, Guy Hurwood
Head Girls: Sally Whitehill, Poppy Moore, Katie Benbow, Selina Conboy, Rebecca Woodhouse, Kate Campbell
Deputy Head Boys:
Deputy Head Girls:
Christopher Sackree, James Alitt, Andy Ward, Richard Boyce, James Copp, James
Bowerman
Kate Shirley, Maddy Riordan, Kate Anderson, Elizabeth Towl, Caroline Facey, Victoria

School Council Chairmen:
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Philip Woolfe, Miles Jupp, Hope Woodd-Walker, Christopher Phillips,
Christian Wragg, James Ferrow
The Headmastership of Joe Spence (2002-2009)
Headmaster: Joe Spence
Chairman of Trustees: Tom White (to 08), Sandra Blaza
Bursar: Jeremy Tomlinson (to 08) Lawrence Rao (to 09), Annika Hedrich-Wiggans
Second Master: Tim Manly (to 04), Ben Figgis
Master of Jerwoods: Val Harvey
Second Deputy Head: Jan West (to 08), Sarah Gomm
Director of Studies: Ian Robson
Head of Upper School: Tim Manly (to 04), Ben Figgis (to 06), Roger Williams
Head of Middle School: Sarah Gomm (to 08), Margaret Miles
Director of International Baccalaureate: Jill Rutherford (to 05), Simone Lorenz-Weir
Senior Chaplain: Alex Aldous
Head of Art and Design: Simon Poppy
Chairman of Science Group: John Cheverton (to 04), John Chilton
Director of Physical Education: Charles Welch (to 07), Iain Simpson
Chairman of English Group: David Jackson (to 06), Malcolm Fairweather
Chairman of Languages Group: Stephen Glynn
Chairman of Maths Group: Geoffrey Thwaites (to 06), David Harrow
Director of Music: David Woodcock (to 05), Peter Davis
Head of Boys’ P.E.: Roger Nicolson (to 05), Charles Welch (to 06), Glen Gelderbloom
Head of Girls’ P.E.: Jo Welch (to 04), Caroline Cooper
Head of Geography: Adam Williams (to 03), Howard Collison
Head of History: John Fern (to 05), James Roberts
Head of Computing: Elizabeth Ovenden (to 05), Kevin Slingsby
Head of Classics: Andrew Doe (to 04), Holly Eckhardt
Head of Academic Music: Peter Witchell (to 05), Alex Osiatynski
Head of French: Stephen Glynn (to 05), Edward Milner
Head of German: Simone Lorenz-Weir (to 05), Paul Harrington
Head of Spanish: Simon Barefoot
Head of Italian: Richard Breag
Head of Drama: Ian Mann (to 06), Jay Green
Head of Academic Drama: Gilly Rigby
Head of Biology: John Cheverton (to 07), Patricia Ingles
Head of Chemistry: Ashley Wheway (to 04), Helen Vinnicombe (to 06), John Pye
Head of Physics: John Chilton

Head of Economics and Business Studies: Richard Williams (to 06), Paul Nutter
Head of Politics: Kate Williamson (to 05), Laurence Ward
Head of Home Economics: Jan West
Head of Religious Education: Cathy Firmin (to 03), Crispin Dawson (to 06)
Head of Religious Education and Philosophy: Darren Sheppard
Head of Learning Support: Judy Grey
Head of Sports Science: Roger Nicolson (to 05), Iain Simpson
Warden of College House: Tim Manly (to 04), Ben Figgis
Housemaster of Round House: Katherine Woodcock (to 05), Lesley Asher-Roche
Housemaster of School House: Jonathan Wills (to 06), David Jackson
Housemaster of Wharflands: Nigel Paddock
Housemaster of Chapmans: Simon Barefoot (to 06), Crispin Dawson
Housemaster of Heywoods: Simon Northcote (to 07), David Taylor
Housemistress of Buchanans: Pat Craig (to 04), Fran Cove (to 07), Marilyn Nicholls
Housemistress of Stevens: Steve and Jan Burrows (to 08), Annette Lear
Housemaster of Rushebrookes: Dave Smith (to 03), Pat Evans (to 08), Tessa Drummond
Housemaster of Barrow: Stuart Miller (to 2003), Adam Williams
Housemaster of Clipsham: Michael Rochester (to 04), Gareth Doodes
Housemistress of Gunthorpe: Mary Grimley
Housemistress of Hambleton: Marilyn Nicholls (to 07), Sue Healey
Housemistress of Ancaster: Jane Carnell (to 06), Sally Wragg
Housemaster of Lincoln: Anne Rawlings (to 04), Jo Welch
Housemaster of Peterborough: James Chaplin (to 04), Steve Foster
Housemaster of Sargants: Mark Durose
Head of Rugby: Charles Welch (to 05), Ian Smith
Head of Hockey (Boys): Neil Mullinger (to 03), Ashley Denman
Head of Hockey (Girls): Mary Grimley (to 03), Ashley Denman
Head of Cricket: Frank Hayes
Head of Athletics (Boys): Roger Nicolson (to 05), Iain Simpson
Head of Athletics (Girls): Jo Welch (to 08), Iain Simpson
Head of Lacrosse: Sarah Gomm
Head of Netball: Jo Welch (to 2004), Caroline Cooper
Head of Sailing: J.Rutherford (to 05), Nick Neve
Head of Squash (Boys): Ian Prendergrast
Head of Squash (Girls): Michelle Northcott (to 05), Jenny Parkinson (to 07), Margaret Miles
Head of Swimming (Boys): Roger Nicolson (to 23), Caroline Cooper (to 07), Kevin Townsley
Head of Swimming (Girls): Cathy Firmin (to 03), C.L.Cooper (to 07), Gemma Plummer
Head of Tennis (Boys): Simon Northcote (to 07), Neil Bradley
Head of Tennis (Girls): Jo Welch (to 04), Sue Gardiner

Head of Table Tennis: Edmund Dry (to 03), Malcolm Callun (to 08)
Head of Volleyball: Charles Welch (to 04), Roger Nicolson (to 05), Antosh Kowhan (to 08)
Head of Water Polo: David Morgan
Head of Fives: John Duckham (to 03), Alex Aldous
Head of Badminton (Boys): John Fern (to 05), David Harrow
Head of Badminton (Girls): John Cheverton (to 06), David Harrow
Head of Chess: Graham Lee
Head of Fencing: Graham Stretton (to 03), E.J.Milner (to 05), G.R.Stretton (to 06)
Head of Cross-Country: Sam Gutteridge (to 2003), Ian Selmes
Officer Commanding CCF: Sam Gutteridge (to 03), Paul Nutter (to 06), Malcolm Evans (to 08), David Taylor
Award Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Mark Durose (to 02), Terry Dixon
Director of Activities: Sarah Gomm (to 05), Margaret Miles (to 08), Kevin Townsley
Co-ordinator of Outdoor Activities: Steve Gorman
Head of Careers: Kate Williamson (to 05), Anne Lewis
Head of Library: Annette Lear (to 08), Darryl Toerein
Headmaster’s Secretary: Miss J. Durham / Mrs. J. Wood (to 04), Mrs. P. Fern (to 06), Mrs. Margaret Jolly
Registrar: Dave Smith (to 06), Jonathan Wills
Clerk of Works: Chris Binks
Housekeeper: Mrs. P. Tamplin
Head Groundsman: Keith Exton
Head Gardener: Barry Laws
Medical Officer: Oakham Surgery
Sanatorium Matron: Mrs. G. Grant
Reprographics Manager: Sue Gunnee (to 05), Janice Moffat
Catering Manager: Andrew Keenan
Oakham School Enterprises Limited: Mrs. J.K.Baston (to 08), Julie Goodair
Oakham Foundation Chairman: Simon Schanschieff (to 07), Peter Lawson
Oakham Foundation Director: Martin Minshall (to 07), Charlie Welch (to 09), Leon Lloyd
Head Boys: Sebastian Smith, Thomas Harris, Tom Coen, Andrew Harris, Jethrow Hancock, James Imman,
Oliver Wolfe
Head Girls: Camilla Swain, Katie Eayrs, Hannah Trembath, Alice Beardmore-Gray, Alexandra Middleton,
Scarlett Clark, Alina van Heim
Deputy Head Boys: Matthew Boyce, Harry Loweth, Sam Bevin, Tom Haward, Charles Morgan, Afandy van
Heim, William Bradshaw
Deputy Head Girls: Rachael Evans, Anna Campbell, Hannah Marlow-Jones, Sophie Benbow, Danielle Ellis,
Megan Jones, Susannah Stott
School Council Chairman: Jessica Leigh, Daniel Burrows, Chesca Lord, Jack Cullen, Charlotte Renwick,
Dominic Moore, Alice Swift

The Headmastership of Nigel Lashbrook (2009-present)
Headmaster: Nigel Lashbrook
Chairman of Trustees: Sandra Blaza
Bursar: Annika Hedrich-Wiggans
Second Master: Ben Figgis
Master of Jerwoods: Val Harvey
Second Deputy Head: Sarah Gomm
Director of Studies: Ian Robson (to 2011), David Harrow
Head of Upper School: Roger Williams
Head of Middle School: Margaret Miles
Director of International Baccalaureate: Simone Lorenz-Weir
Senior Chaplain: Alex Aldous
Head of Art and Design: Simon Poppy
Chairman of Science Group: John Pye (to 2011), Patricia Ingles
Director of Physical Education: Iain Simpson
Chairman of English Group: Malcolm Fairweather
Chairman of Languages Group: Stephen Glynn
Chairman of Maths Group: David Harrow (to 2011), Camilla Darwin
Director of Music: Peter Davis
Head of Boys’ P.E.: Glen Gelderbloom
Head of Girls’ P.E.: Caroline Cooper / Latham (to 2011),/ Latham (to 2011), Emma Hadfield
Head of Geography: Howard Collison
Head of History: James Roberts
Head of Information Technology: Kevin Slingsby (to 2010), Nick Neve
Head of Classics: Lynn Gordon, Caroline Lomas
Head of French: Edward Milner
Head of German: Paul Harrington
Head of Spanish: Simon Barefoot
Head of Italian: Richard Breag
Head of Drama: Jay Green (to 2010), Gilly Norell
Head of Biology: Patricia Ingles
Head of Chemistry: John Pye
Head of Physics: John Chilton
Head of Economics and Business Studies: Paul Nutter
Head of Politics: Laurence Ward
Head of Religious Education and Philosophy: Darren Sheppard
Head of Learning Support: Judy Grey (to 2011), Catherine Hill
Head of Sports Science: Catherine McComb
Housemaster of Round House: Lesley Asher-Roche

Housemaster of School House: David Jackson (to 2011), Chris Foster
Housemaster of Wharflands: Nigel Paddock (to 2011), James Cure
Housemaster of Chapmans: Crispin Dawson
Housemaster of Haywoods: David Taylor
Housemistress of Buchanans: Marilyn Nicholls, Carly Latham
Housemistress of Stevens: Annette Lear
Housemaster of Rushebrookes: Tessa Drummond
Housemaster of Barrow: Adam Williams
Housemaster of Clipsham: Alastair Speers
Housemistress of Gunthorpe: Mary Grimley
Housemistress of Hambleton: Sue Healey
Housemistress of Ancaster: Sally Wragg
Housemaster of Lincoln: Helen Foster
Housemaster of Peterborough: Steve Foster
Housemaster of Sargants: Mark Durose
Director of Rugby: Ian Smith
Director of Hockey: Ashley Denman
Director of Cricket: Frank Hayes
Director of Athletics: James Clarke
Director of Netball: Caroline Cooper / Latham
Director of Tennis: Sue Gardiner
Head of Lacrosse: Sarah Gomm
Head of Sailing: Nick Neve
Head of Squash (Boys): Ian Prendergrast, Colin Wretham
Head of Squash (Girls): Margaret Miles
Head of Swimming (Boys): Kevin Townsley
Head of Swimming (Girls): Gemma Plummer
Head of Table Tennis: J.B. Mason
Head of Water Polo: David Morgan, James Clarke
Head of Fives: Alex Aldous
Head of Badminton: David Harrow
Head of Cross-Country: Ian Selmes
Head of Basketball: Vic Russell
Head of Cycling: Yan Toussaint
Head of Soccer (Boys): Ian Simpson
Head of Soccer (Girls): Anil Sarna
Head of Gold: Adam Williams
Head of Polo: Ann Dunphy
Head of Shooting: Mick Cavnor (to 2011), xxxx

Officer Commanding CCF: David Taylor
Award Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Steve Gorman
Director of Activities: Kevin Townsley
Co-ordinator of Outdoor Activities: Steve Gorman
Head of Careers: Andrew Nicol
Head of Library: Darryl Toerein
Headmaster’s Secretary: Margaret Jolly
Registrar: Jonathan Wills (to 2011), Nigel Paddock
School Archivist: Jonathan Wills
Estates Bursar: Chris Binks
Domestic Operations Manager: Patricia Tamplin
Head Groundsman: Richard Dexter
Head Gardener: Barry Laws
Medical Officer: Oakham Surgery
Sanatorium Matron: Gillian Grant
Reprographics Manager: Janice Moffat
Catering Manager: Andrew Keenan (to 2011), xxxx
Oakham School Enterprises Limited: Julie Goodair
Oakham Foundation Chairman: Peter Lawson
Oakham Foundation Director: Leon Lloyd
Head Boys: Will Anderson, Armand van Hien, Tom Smith
Head Girls: Natalie Grundy, Kathleen Dolby, Katie Rogers
Deputy Head Boys: Sam Cuthbert, Ben Rowbotham, Tom Stephenson
Deputy Head Girls: Millie Blades, Millie Houghton, Harriet Stovin
School Council Chairmen: Alex Pringle, Sophie Cornish, xxxxx