I would like to wish you a very warm welcome. In considering St Edward’s for your children, you are opening the door to a nurturing, inclusive, and vibrant community, bursting with opportunities, where young people can flourish.
Excellent academic qualifications are not the only thing our students will leave us with at the age of 18. We firmly believe that our fundamental role is to inspire young minds, capture imaginations, and arouse enthusiasm, to instill confidence and self-belief, and to encourage inquisitive thought. All of these are essential for creating a disposition for learning and success that will last a lifetime. 
To be able to learn effectively, children must feel happy, confident, and secure. They must possess self-esteem, a strong and positive identity, empathy, and the resilience to thrive on challenge, and so our commitment to pastoral care is every bit as strong as our passion for academic excellence.
At St Edward's, you will discover a bespoke approach. Children are at the heart of every decision that we make. We recognise and celebrate the fact that every learner is unique, and each and every individual is deserving of care, respect, and an educational journey that starts with them and shapes them to be the best that they can be. As well as being knowledgeable, we teach our pupils to be thinkers, to be problem-solvers, to be curious, to be excellent communicators, and to be team-players.
Mrs Anna Sandford-Squires
Headeacher
About The Headteacher
Anna Sandford-Squires is headteacher of St. Edward’s School. With a remarkable academic background, including an MA and PGCE from Cambridge, a master’s in educational leadership from Leicester, and an MBA from LSE, she has honed her leadership skills over 20 years in various senior roles within the education sector.
Anna is known not only for her impressive qualifications but also for her engaging presence and unwavering commitment to creating vibrant school communities. Throughout her career, Anna has championed dynamic and ambitious curriculums, ensuring that every student receives the best possible education while nurturing their happiness and self-confidence as learners. Her dedication to creating a culture of high aspiration and ambition aligns perfectly with the ethos of St Edward’s School.
