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School Leadership Team

The School is led by the Head and the Executive Team with a Court of Governors.

Court of Governors

Mrs Sharon Schanschieff

Head
Qualification: BSc (Hons) QTS

Sharon Schanschieff was educated in a girls’ school in London and graduated from Exeter University with a BSc (Ed) in Mathematics. She taught mathematics up to A Level in two maintained secondary schools for 11 years, before moving to Suffolk with her family where she worked in an independent boarding prep school for 13 years. Here, she held a variety of positions including Head of Day Pupils and Assistant Head....

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Mrs Jennifer Davison

Deputy Head, Senior
Qualification: BA (Hons), PGCE

Jennifer Davison, Deputy Head, is an accomplished educator with a rich background in the academic world. A proud graduate of Leicester University with a BA in History, Jennifer spent a decade imparting historical knowledge to A-Level students in the maintained sector. Her expertise led her to prominent roles such as the Head of History at Rickmansworth School, and later, as the Assistant Head of Enrichment and Lifelong Learning at St...

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Mrs Victoria Lopez Bernal

Deputy Head (Prep)
Qualification: BA (Hons), MA, PGCE

Victoria Lopez Bernal joined Abbot’s Hill School in 2022, initially as Assistant Head (Pastoral) and later as Deputy Head, Prep. She has over 15 years of teaching experience across both the maintained and independent sectors, including a post at an International Red Cross School in Panama. Her undergraduate degree was in History and Archaeology at the University of Nottingham. She also has a Master’s degree in Television Journalism and has...

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School Leadership Team

  • Assistant Head (Pastoral), Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):  Mrs Claire King, BA(Hons), QTS, M.Ed., NASENCO, PATOSS: AAA (Level 7)
  • Assistant Head Co-Curricular: Mrs K Stephenson BA (Hons), PGCE
  • Assistant Head (Academic Progress) – Senior: Mrs A Smith BSc (Hons), MSc, QTS
  • Assistant Head (Pastoral) – Prep:  Mr C Stephenson
  • Head of Marketing and Admissions:  Mrs P Hopkins BA (Hons)
  • Nursery Manager: Mrs S Lanchbery CACHE C&E Dip L3
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Wishing our whole school community a happy and peaceful Easter Sunday.

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Wishing our whole school community a happy and peaceful Easter Sunday. #EasterSunday #SchoolCommunity #Choir #Reflection #AbbotsHillSchool

Our Clan Dance Competition was an incredible showcase of talent, teamwork, and dedication.

Our senior students have been working hard, practising and rehearsing to come together and deliver some amazing performances. The competition was tough, and every clan shone on stage, bringing energy, creativity, and spirit to their routines.

A huge congratulations to this year’s winners, Macneil.

Thank you as well to our Marketing Club for putting together such a fantastic reel and capturing the event so brilliantly.

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Our Clan Dance Competition was an incredible showcase of talent, teamwork, and dedication. Our senior students have been working hard, practising and rehearsing to come together and deliver some amazing performances. The competition was tough, and every clan shone on stage, bringing energy, creativity, and spirit to their routines. A huge congratulations to this year’s winners, Macneil. Thank you as well to our Marketing Club for putting together such a fantastic reel and capturing the event so brilliantly. #ClanDance #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork #StudentLife DanceCompetition

We were delighted to welcome local historian Richard Westwood to Abbot’s Hill School to speak with our Year 6 students about the rich history of our site.

The visit, kindly arranged by Mrs Kneller, gave the girls a fascinating insight into John Dickinson, who built Abbot’s Hill as a family home, and how it has evolved into the school we know today.

Students also enjoyed learning about our Observatory, which once housed a telescope, adding another layer to the school’s unique heritage.

The girls showed great curiosity throughout the talk, asking thoughtful questions and engaging enthusiastically with the stories shared. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring local history to life.

#AbbotsHillSchool #SchoolHistory #LocalHistory #Heritage

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We were delighted to welcome local historian Richard Westwood to Abbot’s Hill School to speak with our Year 6 students about the rich history of our site. The visit, kindly arranged by Mrs Kneller, gave the girls a fascinating insight into John Dickinson, who built Abbot’s Hill as a family home, and how it has evolved into the school we know today. Students also enjoyed learning about our Observatory, which once housed a telescope, adding another layer to the school’s unique heritage. The girls showed great curiosity throughout the talk, asking thoughtful questions and engaging enthusiastically with the stories shared. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring local history to life. #AbbotsHillSchool #SchoolHistory #LocalHistory #Heritage

As we wrap up the Spring Term, we just want to say a huge thank you to our incredible students, staff, and community for all the hard work, energy, and achievements over the past few months.

It is also time to say a fond farewell to some of our wonderful staff members. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the very best in your next chapters.

To everyone in our school community, we hope you have a well deserved, restful, and enjoyable holiday. Good luck to our senior students heading off on their ski trip. Have an amazing time.

While the school may be quieter over the break, there will still be a dedicated team behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you to our support staff for all that you do.

Happy holidays, everyone. See you next term.

#SpringTerm #SchoolLife #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #AbbotsHillSchool

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As we wrap up the Spring Term, we just want to say a huge thank you to our incredible students, staff, and community for all the hard work, energy, and achievements over the past few months. It is also time to say a fond farewell to some of our wonderful staff members. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the very best in your next chapters. To everyone in our school community, we hope you have a well deserved, restful, and enjoyable holiday. Good luck to our senior students heading off on their ski trip. Have an amazing time. While the school may be quieter over the break, there will still be a dedicated team behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you to our support staff for all that you do. Happy holidays, everyone. See you next term. #SpringTerm #SchoolLife #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #AbbotsHillSchool

This year’s Head Girl Hustings saw a fantastic group of Year 10 students take to the stage, each sharing their own inspiring vision for leadership. Their speeches reflected the values at the heart of our community, confidence,
compassion, ambition and integrity, and a real commitment to making a positive difference.

The final decision will be announced tomorrow morning during Mark Reading, and we could not be prouder of every student who took part. Each candidate showed remarkable courage, authenticity and passion throughout the process.
A huge congratulations to all involved. We cannot wait to reveal our new Head Girl.

#StudentLeadership #HeadGirl2026 #SchoolCommunity #FutureLeaders #AbbotsHillSchool

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This year’s Head Girl Hustings saw a fantastic group of Year 10 students take to the stage, each sharing their own inspiring vision for leadership. Their speeches reflected the values at the heart of our community, confidence, compassion, ambition and integrity, and a real commitment to making a positive difference. The final decision will be announced tomorrow morning during Mark Reading, and we could not be prouder of every student who took part. Each candidate showed remarkable courage, authenticity and passion throughout the process. A huge congratulations to all involved. We cannot wait to reveal our new Head Girl. #StudentLeadership #HeadGirl2026 #SchoolCommunity #FutureLeaders #AbbotsHillSchool

The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to our school today.

Wind and hail showers could not stop the fun as everyone set off on an exciting Easter egg hunt. There was also a competition to see who could collect the most eggs, and the Macneil clan were victorious.

To finish the day, every child received a delicious chocolate egg.

A big thank you to AHSPA for helping keep the Easter Bunny well stocked with eggs. We are very grateful for your support.

#EasterFun #SchoolEvents #EggHunt #AbbotHillSchool #AHSPA

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The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to our school today. Wind and hail showers could not stop the fun as everyone set off on an exciting Easter egg hunt. There was also a competition to see who could collect the most eggs, and the Macneil clan were victorious. To finish the day, every child received a delicious chocolate egg. A big thank you to AHSPA for helping keep the Easter Bunny well stocked with eggs. We are very grateful for your support. #EasterFun #SchoolEvents #EggHunt #AbbotHillSchool #AHSPA
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School in Action Morning

Tuesday 28th April 10.00am – 12.00pm

Come and visit Abbot’s Hill on a normal school day. Tour our fabulous site and facilities, drop in on lessons across the School, and meet our staff and pupils to find out more about our award-winning school.

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