Our School Leadership Team

Mr Errol Comrie

Principal

Errol brings a wealth of experience from his work across a diverse range of inner London schools, where he has held various roles throughout his career. His experience spans different educational settings, from primary to secondary, working with students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. This has provided him with deep insight into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by urban schools, particularly in supporting disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs. His work in these schools has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in delivering high-quality education in inner-city environments.

Throughout his career, he has been recognised for his outstanding leadership abilities, attention to detail, and commitment to creating positive educational outcomes for young people. Errol holds an MA in Education, the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), and an Executive Leadership Award from the University of Oxford. These qualifications have solidified his reputation as a leader with a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing education and social systems today.

One of Errol’s core beliefs is that addressing limited educational opportunities and restricted employment prospects is essential to breaking the cycle of inequality. His commitment stems from his understanding of how certain socio-economic circumstances, such as exposure to environmental hazards and violence, perpetuate cycles of disadvantage. Errol is a passionate advocate for equality in all its forms, recognising that while some individuals and regions thrive, others are left behind, deepening social disparities.

Errol is particularly passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). He thrives on the challenge of working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them achieve their goals and aspirations. He believes that every child deserves access to a quality education and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to society.

Outside of the school environment, Errol is deeply involved in initiatives aimed at reducing serious youth violence both locally and nationally. He is a true community leader, consistently championing the voices of those who are often unheard.

Particular areas of interest:

Reforming education and social systems to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Supporting children and young people with SEND.
Enhancing parental confidence in the British education system.
Promoting social mobility and reducing inequality.

Leadership and Management

Headteacher/Principal: Mr Errol Comrie

Key Responsibilities:

Provides overall strategic leadership and vision.
Accountable for performance, safeguarding, financial management, and compliance.
Leads the School Development Plan (SDP), ensuring impact is measurable.
Oversees staffing, recruitment, CPD, and performance management.
Acts as the public face of the school, liaising with governors, parents, DfE, and Ofsted.

Contribution to Ofsted Framework:

QoE: Ensures curriculum intent, implementation, and impact are ambitious and inclusive.
B&A: Models high expectations of behaviour and establishes a positive school culture.
PD: Promotes character development, enrichment, and safeguarding of students.
L&M: Provides strategic vision, ensures accountability, and develops leadership capacity across the school.

Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

Ms Naomi Stevens

Associate Deputy Headteacher

Responsibilities:

Oversees quality of education.
Curriculum standards.
Teaching and learning.
Assessment.
Stratford site management, and admissions.
Deputises for Headteacher.

Ofsted Mapping:

QoE: Monitors and improves teaching quality and curriculum design.
B&A: Ensures classroom consistency, behaviour routines, and expectations.
PD: Leads literacy and enrichment strategies that develop pupils’ wider skills.
L&M: Provides leadership at site level; strengthens school improvement capacity.

Ms Saddaf Harris

Senior Assistant Headteacher - SENDCO

Responsibilities:

Safeguarding strategy
SENCO duties.
Inclusion.
Pastoral care.
Referrals
External agency work
Staff training.

Ofsted Mapping:

QoE: Ensures SEND provision enables progress in line with peers.
B&A: Oversees behaviour and safeguarding systems.
PD: Ensures pastoral and wellbeing provision supports personal growth.
L&M: Leads on safeguarding compliance and SEND statutory duties.

Ms Michelle Matthias

Safeguarding and DSL

Responsibilities:

Statutory lead for safeguarding.
CPOMS case management.
Referrals.
Attendance strategy.
Reflection room leadership.

Ofsted Mapping:

QoE: Removes safeguarding barriers to enable learning.
B&A: Improves attendance and punctuality; manages reflection spaces.
PD: Ensures vulnerable pupils access support to thrive personally and socially.
L&M: Provides Ofsted-ready safeguarding evidence; ensures KCSIE compliance.

Mr Alan Austen

Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum Lead

Responsibilities:

Curriculum planning.
Subject leadership support.
Assessment systems.
Progress monitoring.
Closing attainment gaps.

Ofsted Mapping:

QoE: Ensures curriculum is ambitious, broad, and well-sequenced.
B&A: Uses assessment data to inform early interventions for disengaged students and inform curriculum planning and drives student progress.
PD: Promotes academic resilience through targeted strategies.
L&M: Provides oversight of curriculum intent and outcomes for governors/Ofsted.

Mr David Rimmer

Assistant Headteacher - SEND

Responsibilities:

Leads SEND site.
Personalises learning programmes.
Supervises LSAs/HTLs.
Monitors EHCPs.
Liaises with families/agencies.

Ofsted Mapping:

QoE: Ensures high-quality, adapted teaching for pupils with complex needs.
B&A: Builds supportive environments that reduce barriers to learning.
PD: Provides targeted support for independence and life skills.
L&M: Strengthens inclusion through statutory SEND compliance.