The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon, is delighted to announce that Mrs Rachel Hamlyn has been appointed by the Board of Governors to be the next Head of The Manor; she will take up the role in September 2024.
Rachel will join the school from Cheltenham College Prep School where she is currently Deputy Head (Academic). Prior to that, she was Head of Middle School at St Hugh’s School and she has also held various roles in the maintained sector. An experienced senior leader and passionate educator she has a wealth of experience, from the Early Years to Key Stage 3.
Rachel says: ‘I am thrilled and very honoured to be taking on the leadership of The
Manor. The values of ‘challenge, cherish and inspire’ really resonate with my desire to
focus on the individual in order to nurture the potential of each child; supporting their
growth and development in the broadest possible sense is at the heart of a brilliant school.’
Rachel has a proven track record in academic and curriculum development as well as being very experienced in advising families when choosing and preparing for senior school entry. She recognises the importance of building strong relationships with all members of the school community and her warmth, clear vision and dynamism make her the perfect choice to continue to develop what is already an outstanding school.
