Mr Luke Graham has been appointed as the new principal of Gorse Hill Primary School. Mr Graham was previously head of school within the Claycots School Partnership in Slough, where he had been in the role for a number of successful years.
Mr Graham will be working with interim principal Joanne Lewis as he makes his transition to the role prior to his appointment in April.
Luke Graham has 12 years of experience as a teacher and school leader, with a number of successful years in leadership positions within a large primary school in an urban, multicultural area. He has also recently completed a masters in Educational Leadership.
Upon being appointed principal, Luke Graham said:
“I am delighted to have been appointed Principal of Gorse Hill School. Having grown up in Swindon, I am excited to embrace this opportunity to lead Gorse Hill School and serve the community that I have a strong personal attachment to.”
“I am grateful to The White Horse Federation for this opportunity, and am very much looking forward to working with colleagues within the Federation and Gorse Hill School, as well as families and the wider community to ensure that our pupils receive the very best educational deal built on high standards and expectations, so that they fulfil their potential.”
Mr Graham’s knowledge and expertise will strengthen the leadership team at Gorse Hill Primary School as they build upon the progress made at the school in recent months.
Gorse Hill joined The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust in 2016. The trust is responsible for 32 schools across Swindon, Wiltshire, Gloucester, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire.
Simon Cowley, The White Horse Federation’s Primary Director, said: “I am delighted to introduce Luke as the new principal of Gorse Hill School. During his time as head of school with the Claycots School Partnership, Luke demonstrated excellent leadership skills and he has impressed us with his ambitious vision for the school going forward. We are very excited that he will be joining our school community in April.”
Luke Graham’s appointment at Gorse Hill will begin in April. As Mr Graham’s transitions from his role with the Claycots School Partnership to his new appointment as principal of Gorse Hill, he will enter consultation with staff and parents to learn more about the challenges facing the school and its roadmap for improvement.
Once he is in post, Mr Graham will communicate his vision and strategy for improvement at the school in a statement addressed to staff, parents, and the local press.
