Information to help your family prepare for senior years at St Leonards.
Senior Leadership Team
Ms Dawn Pemberton-Hislop
Senior Deputy Head
Mr Will Gaisford
Deputy Head (Academic)
Ms Rachel McQuillin
Interim Deputy Head (Pastoral), Child Protection Coordinator and Safeguarding Lead.
Mr Chris Meighan
Head of Sixth Form and IBDP/CP Coordinator
Dr Catherine Grainger
Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Head of Futures and TOK Coordinator
Mrs Susie Adrain
Head of Years 7-11
Mr Mark Baxter
Assistant Head of Years 7-11
Mrs Sharon Moan
MYP & GCSE Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Where can I find the Pupil Handbook?
The pupil handbook for Years 7-13 includes a significant amount of key information for you and your child, and it’s important that you read it before starting at St Leonards. This outlines crucial information such as key contacts, pupil rules of conduct, class schedules, and more.
Where can I find the Senior School uniform and sports kit list?
The uniform and sports kit list includes all compulsory uniform and sports kit requirements, as well as optional items for sporting fixtures and activities.
Will my child have the opportunity to take part in the annual ski trip?
The annual St Leonards Ski Trip to Sölden, Austria, will take place from 6 to 13 February 2027. The information letter includes everything you need to know about the trip, including that it will take place during this year’s Spring Half Term. There are still places available, so if your child would like to take part, please contact Mr David Prosser using the details provided in the letter.
Reading lists for MYP and GCSE pupils provide a range of suggested titles to encourage wider reading and preparation for the year ahead. Please see the letter below for details.
Yes. Pupils in Years 12 and 13 wear business attire that reflects both a professional and school environment. Please refer to the full dress code guidance for detailed expectations.
What mathematical equipment will pupils need in Sixth Form?
New pupils joining St Leonards should arrive with the required course textbook and calculator. The full list of mathematical equipment is included in the document.
What is the dress code for the Postgraduate Programme?
Yes. Postgraduate Programme pupils follow the same dress code as pupils in Years 12 and 13, wearing business attire that reflects both a professional and school environment.
Core Academics: Innovative Maths and English courses.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Core: Elements designed as fantastic preparation for university and beyond.
Electives: The opportunity to choose one or two courses from our wider IB offering.
The programme is designed to be tailored to your individual strengths; we can adapt and flex as the year progresses and as you discover more about what makes you tick.
The programme is designed to be tailored to your individual strengths and can adapt as the year progresses. There is no need to finalise your subject choices just yet. Elective choices will be discussed and confirmed after you arrive at St Leonards.
