Senior Leadership Team

Mr Henry, Headteacher

Leadership, Management, Governance & School Improvement

Mr. A Henry is the proud Head Teacher of Redden Court School, where his leadership is defined by an unwavering ambition for every student to achieve their full potential. He is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals flourish, ensuring that the school’s values are consistently embedded across all levels of the community.

A hallmark of Mr. A Henry’s tenure is his pursuit of educational excellence. He provides a clear, strategic direction that extends far beyond the academic curriculum. By prioritising a rich personal development programme, he ensures that students engage in high-quality opportunities that build resilience, character, and leadership. His vision is to equip students with the cultural capital and life skills necessary to navigate a bright and prosperous future.

Mr. Henry believes that a school is only as strong as its team. He demonstrates an exceptional commitment to staff well-being and professional growth, investing in high-quality training that empowers educators to be experts in their fields. This culture of continuous improvement ensures that:

• High expectations are the norm for students, staff and parents/carers. 

• Teamwork serves as the foundation for school wide innovation.

• The wider school community is actively engaged and aligned with the school’s mission.

Under Mr. A Henry’s guidance, Redden Court School is a crucial and active part of the community, continuing to stride forward, creating a highly positive and cohesive climate where everyone is inspired to make a meaningful contribution to society.   

Mr Carrington, Deputy Headteacher

Curriculum, Teaching & Achievement

Mr Carrington joined Redden Court in 2011 and leads our Quality of Education.  He became a member of the Senior Leadership Team in 2014 after holding a variety of roles within the school and is also responsible for our data, assessments and systems, working closely with all middle leaders to develop good practice.  He also leads whole school technology and is passionate about using innovative tools and strategies to help prepare students for a bright and prosperous future in education, careers and life.

Mr Ward, Deputy Headteacher

Attendance, Behaviour & Safeguarding

Mr. Ward joined Redden Court in January 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous leadership roles across two inner-London local authorities. As Deputy Headteacher, he provides visionary leadership over the school’s pastoral systems, ensuring that the highest expectations for student conduct are deeply embedded across the entire community. Mr. Ward is instrumental in fostering a calm, orderly, and purposeful environment where pupils flourish. His approach to behavior and attendance is centered on:

• A Culture of High Expectations: Implementing robust systems that go beyond compliance to promote exemplary behavior and personal responsibility.

• Exceptional Attendance: Driving strategic initiatives that ensure attendance is consistently high, reflecting a school culture where students are motivated and engaged.

• Consistency and Fair Play: Ensuring that the school’s behavior policy is applied with absolute consistency by all staff, providing students with the stability they need to excel.

Beyond behavior, Mr. Ward leads the school’s safeguarding culture, ensuring it is proactive, rigorous, and woven into the fabric of daily life. He also oversees the transition for student joining in Year 7, meticulously designing a journey that allows new students to integrate seamlessly. He is deeply committed to creating a space where personal development is prioritised, allowing students to build the resilience and confidence necessary to become successful, well-rounded citizens.

Miss Greaves, Assistant Headteacher

Curriculum, CPD & Teacher Training

Miss Greaves joined Redden Court in 2001 as Head of Geography and became an Assistant Headteacher in 2009. Her roles of responsibility include the Timetable, CPD, Appraisal, Options and Initial Teacher Training. She is passionate about ensuring students receive the best possible education from a highly trained workforce.

Mrs Tyldesley, Assistant Headteacher

Inclusion & SENCO

Mrs Tyldesley joined our leadership team with a wealth of expertise, having qualified as a SENCo in 2010 and served in the role across three different local authorities. As our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, she is the strategic lead for ensuring every student, regardless of their starting point, receives the support they need to thrive.

Her vision for our students:

• Personal Growth: Supporting students with SEN to develop into the very best versions of themselves.

• Positive Wellbeing: Ensuring the secondary school journey is a happy, inclusive and rewarding experience.

• High Ambition: Maintaining uncompromising expectations so that all students have the opportunity to achieve their best possible qualifications.

Mrs Tyldesley is passionate about removing barriers to learning and ensuring that inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.  She leads a dynamic and talented team who deliver inclusive practices which are transformational for students with SEN.

Mr Pendred, Assistant Headteacher

Communication & Technology

Mr Pendred joined Redden Court School in 2011 and has championed the transformative power of technology throughout his tenure. Now serving as Assistant Headteacher for Communication and Technology, he provides strategic and visionary leadership that ensures the school’s digital infrastructure is leveraged to secure the best possible outcomes for every student.

His leadership is defined by an unwavering ambition for the school’s digital evolution. Leading the successful implementation of the School Chromebook Scheme, Mr Pendred has ensured that all students have the tools necessary to develop the digital resilience required for the modern world. By integrating a wide array of specialised learning applications, he has enhanced the school’s pedagogical approach, allowing for more personalised feedback, increased engagement, and accelerated progress across the curriculum.

As a member of the School Safeguarding Team and as the school’s E-Safety Coordinator, Mr Pendred has cultivated a robust culture of vigilance. Whilst he is committed to embracing cutting-edge innovations and the ethical implementation of AI, his primary focus remains the safety and well-being of the school community. He ensures that students are not merely passive users of technology but are educated to make technology work for them, fostering an environment where individuals possess the character and values to flourish and make positive contributions to society.

Furthermore, Mr Pendred offers support to colleagues and students beyond our school so that others can benefit from his expertise.

Mr Hughes, Assistant Headteacher

Student Achievement

Mr. Hughes progressed from Director of Sport to Director of Student Achievement at Redden Court School, eventually transitioning into his current role as Assistant Headteacher for Student Achievement. He remains deeply passionate about the role of Physical Education in the holistic development of young people, advocating for its ability to build character and resilience.

In his current capacity, Mr. Hughes works strategically with Heads of Faculty and Subject Leaders to ensure that all students achieve exceptional outcomes across the breadth of the school's offering. His leadership focuses on the systematic monitoring of student progress, utilising data-driven insights to close achievement gaps and ensure that even the most vulnerable learners thrive. By maintaining a rigorous focus on the impact of teaching, he ensures that students develop the deep knowledge and skills necessary for success in their next stage of education.

Furthermore, Mr. Hughes holds whole-school responsibility for alternative provision. He maintains meticulous oversight of alternative placements, ensuring they provide a high-quality educational offer specifically tailored to individual needs. 

Through this targeted approach to achievement, Mr. Hughes ensures that every student, regardless of their starting point, has the support required to meet their full potential.

Mr Hoque, Assistant Headteacher

Personal Development & Wellbeing

Since joining Redden Court School in 2012, Mr Hoque has been a dedicated member of our community, initially as a Pastoral Manager and now as Assistant Headteacher. He plays a key role in leading our Personal Development curriculum, ensuring it goes beyond the classroom to support the growth of the "whole child."

Mr Hoque is deeply committed to equity in education, working to dismantle barriers so that every child is included in our school’s rich extracurricular life and wellbeing initiatives. His work focuses on building students' cultural capital, resilience, and social responsibility, helping them navigate the modern world with confidence.

Furthermore, Mr Hoque is closely involved in the school’s careers programme. He supports high-quality transition planning across all year groups, ensuring every student is empowered to make informed, ambitious choices for their future education and career pathways.

Mrs Jacques, Assistant Headteacher

Teaching & Learning

Mrs Jacques is the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning. She is passionate about pedagogy, education research and ensuring an inclusive and positive learning environment for all. Central in all that she does, is to ensure that adaptive teaching is embedded and allows all students, especially the most vulnerable, to fulfil their potential. 

Mrs Jacques is also passionate about developing others and, along with the team, shapes the teaching and learning strategy across the school and ensures that teaching training is innovative, high quality and relevant to each member of staff at that point in their career. Mrs Jacques works closely with our team of Lead Practitioners and all teaching staff to ensure every student at Redden Court School benefits from a highly ambitious, meticulously planned and expertly delivered curriculum and secures powerful knowledge and skills. 

Mrs Jacques focus is on upholding exceptional teaching practice across the school, ensuring students are receiving the highest standards of teaching and are fully engaged with their education, allowing them to flourish, achieve their full potential and be fully prepared for later learning and future success. 

Mr Fox, Associate Assistant Headteacher

Teaching & Learning

Mr Fox joined Redden Court School in 2014 and is a key member of the Humanities Faculty and Senior Leadership Team. As an Associate Assistant Head in charge of Teaching and Learning he plays a central role in driving pedagogical excellence, delivering CPD and ensuring high standards are consistently embedded across the school.

Mr Fox is deeply passionate about the science of learning and the application of cognitive science in the classroom. He ensures that teaching strategies are evidence-based and effectively implemented to improve student outcomes. By leading high-quality CPD, he empowers staff to deliver a rigorous and ambitious curriculum that challenges all learners to reach their full potential.

Dedicated to the professional growth of his colleagues, Mr Fox fosters a culture of continuous improvement through expert coaching and mentorship. His work ensures that:

• Educational research is translated into practical classroom strategies, ensuring that staff development leads to a high-quality education for every student.

• Impactful formative assessment strategies that check the understanding of all learners so that teachers can make adaptations, ensuring all students thrive. 

• High expectations are maintained through the use of consistently applied routines that create a calm and purposeful environment for all learners.

Beyond his senior leader responsibilities, Mr Fox is an outstanding classroom practitioner who loves teaching.

Miss Morris

Director of Administration

Miss Morris is responsible for the strategic lead on all administrative, support, and business functions within the school. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for education, she ensures that Redden Court School operates at the highest standards of efficiency including website, policy and HR compliance. 

Miss Morris is passionate about staff development and plays a crucial role in shaping CPD for associate staff at Redden Court School. Miss Morris has worked at Redden Court School for 17 years and has worked in administration for over 30 years. 

Miss Morris is the first point of contact for the Board of Governors and works closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the school's long-term vision.