Following the announcement of Christopher Belli’s departure from The Ridgeway School & 6th Form, a member of The White Horse Federation, which is part of a Multi-Academy Trust of over 30 schools in the South West of England, it has been announced that Mr Adrian Cush will soon be joining the school as its new Principal in September 2022.
Adrian is currently the Principal at the Trust’s Whiteland’s Academy, and has a fantastic record of success and high performance.Throughout his distinguished 20-year career in education, he has undertaken numerous leadership roles, and has a fantastic track record of improving outcomes during his tenure.
Since its opening in 2019,Adrian has been the Principal at Whitelands, and has worked tirelessly to help the school grow and develop.Today, the school is one of the most oversubscribed schools in Oxfordshire – a true testament to the incredible work Adrian has overseen.
In a letter to staff at the school, current Principal and Director of Secondaries at The White Horse Federation, Chris Belli,said:“At Ridgeway, we pride ourselves on inspiring our students for their future through a vibrant, innovative and supportive environment, and maximising individual students’ development and achievement is what everyday is about. Now, as our school enters its next stage of development as a school, I am delighted to
announce that Mr Adrian Cush will be stepping into the role of Principal as of 1st September.
“We know how important The Ridgeway School is to the life chances of the students it serves and the community.Adrian is an experienced educational leader, and I have no doubt that his contributions will only further drive Ridgeway’s ambition and success, and build upon its reputation.”
Speaking about his new role,Adrian said:“I am delighted to be Ridgeway School as Principal next year. I have been fortunate to be able to visit the school on several occasions and have always been warmly welcomed.
“The vibrant and supportive atmosphere is second to none and one that I am delighted to become part of.
“Ridgeway has consistently committed itself to inspiring students to reach their potential both academically and personally in a caring and warm environment and this can be seen through its recent successes. The opportunity to become part of this and shape Ridgeway’s future development is a phenomenal opportunity and one I will relish.”
