New Head for Francis Holland Prep

Francis Holland Prep in Chelsea will have a new Head, Laura Rodgers, from next January

Laura Rodgers will become Head of Francis Holland Prep School in Chelsea from next January. She is currently Senior Deputy Head at Glendower Prep and has also held leadership roles at Fulham Prep. She studied Law at Newcastle University before gaining teaching qualifications from Oxford Brookes and University of Buckingham.

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Francis Holland Preparatory School. It will be a huge privilege to lead such an incredible school community and I am very much looking forward to getting to know all of the staff, families and, most importantly, the creative, curious and courageous girls,” says Laura Rodgers. “I am honoured to be building upon the exceptional legacy of Suzy Dixon and look forward to working closely with Alexandra Haydon, the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, governors and the wider Francis Holland Schools Trust community over the coming months.”

Francis Holland Prep, part of the Francis Holland Schools Trust, educates over 250 pupils aged 4 to 11. Many girls transfer at 11+ to sister Senior schools in Sloane Square and Regent’s Park.

Francis Holland Prep School francishollandprep.org.uk

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