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 BSc (Hons) QTS

Position:
Head

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...

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Mrs Jennifer Davison BA (Hons), PGCE

Position:
Deputy Head, Senior

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...

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School Leadership Team

Deputy Head  – Prep: Mrs V Lopez Bernal BA (Hons), MA, PGCE

Nursery Manager: Mrs S Lanchbery CACHE C&E Dip L3

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), Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):  Mrs Claire King,
BA(Hons), QTS, M.Ed., NASENCO, PATOSS: AAA (Level 7)

Assistant Head (Pastoral) – Prep:  Mr C Stephenson

Head of Marketing and Admissions:  Mrs P Hopkins BA (Hons)

Forthcoming Events at Abbot's Hill - Spring Term 2026

THINK, MAKE, DISCOVER - SATURDAY 7th MARCH 2.30 - 4.00pm

Join us for a fun family afternoon of discovery, creativity and outdoor adventure! For children aged 8 - 11 and their parents.  Book your place here


GARDEN EXPLORERS SPRING PARTY  - SATURDAY 7th MARCH 2.30 - 4.00pm

Join us for a fun family afternoon of outdoor art and activities. For children aged 2-7 and their parents.  Book your place here


SCHOOL IN ACTION MORNING - TUESDAY 28th APRIL 10.00am - 12.00pm

Discover more about our thriving school, named the Sunday Times Parent Power Independent 11 - 16 School of the Year 2026.  Book your place here


HILLTOP EXPLORERS - EVERY FRIDAY FROM 9.30 - 10.30am

A free weekly event for parents / carers and pre school children, based on a favourite children's book.  Book your place here