I’m Assistant Head of Sixth Form at Prince William School, with particular interests in Religious Studies, evidence-informed teaching and developing independent, successful learners. Through this website, I share practical resources, professional reflections and approaches to improving teaching, learning and student achievement.
Previously Head of Religious Education, I have experience in curriculum leadership, developing teaching practice and supporting student achievement across secondary and post-16 education. My work increasingly focuses on how evidence-informed approaches can help students become more confident, independent and successful learners.
Throughout my career, I’ve been particularly interested in a fundamental question: how can we create the conditions in which more students succeed?
For me, the answer lies in combining ambitious expectations with effective teaching, carefully designed curricula and a commitment to continually improving our practice.
SELECTED IMPACT | 2022–2026
29 → 217
Growth from 29 students in the Year 10 GCSE RS cohort in 2022 to approximately 217 students across Years 10 and 11 in 2026.
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GCSE Religious Studies residual in 2026, continuing three consecutive years of positive outcomes.
ALPS 2
A-Level Religious Studies achieved ALPS grade 2 in 2026, with 87.5% of students achieving A*–B.
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EPQ students achieved grades A*–C in 2026, with external moderation confirming the centre’s assessment.
Developing Religious Studies
One of my proudest professional achievements has been contributing to the growth and success of Religious Studies at Prince William School.
When I became Head of Religious Education in September 2022, just 29 students were studying GCSE Religious Studies in Year 10. By September 2026, this had grown to approximately 217 students across Years 10 and 11, with eight GCSE teaching groups.
Alongside this expansion, examination outcomes have improved and consequently remained consistently strong:
- Positive GCSE residuals for three consecutive years, including +1.16 in 2025 and +1.03 in 2026.
- 62.1% of GCSE students achieved grades 7–9 in 2025, demonstrating high levels of academic achievement.
- 87.2% achieved grades 4–9 in 2026, compared with 74% nationally.
- A-Level Religious Studies achieved ALPS grade 2 in 2026, with 87.5% of students achieving A*–B.
These outcomes reflect a sustained focus on curriculum development, effective assessment, examination preparation and creating a subject culture in which students are encouraged to think critically and achieve highly.
My experiences of developing the subject have also informed my writing, including an article on increasing GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies participation, accepted for publication in RE Today in January 2027.
Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Beyond Religious Studies, I’m particularly interested in how educational research can be translated into meaningful improvements in classroom practice.
My leadership experience includes coaching teachers across a range of subjects, conducting staff appraisals, developing curriculum and assessment approaches, and supporting colleagues to refine their teaching.
In my current Sixth Form leadership role, I have a particular focus on helping students become more effective, confident and independent learners.
This includes developing approaches to metacognition, deliberate practice, effective revision and the study habits that underpin sustained academic success.
I also lead the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), supporting students to develop the research, critical thinking and independent learning skills required for advanced academic study. In 2026, all EPQ students achieved grades A*–C, with external moderation confirming the accuracy of the centre’s assessment.
Why This Website?
I created this website to share the ideas, experiences and approaches that have shaped my work in education.
I’m particularly interested in bridging the gap between educational research and classroom reality: exploring not simply what should work, but how strategies can be implemented, evaluated and refined in real school settings.
Here, you’ll find reflections, practical resources and ideas relating to Religious Studies, Sixth Form education, teaching and learning, and improving student achievement.
My aim is simple: to share ideas that help teachers teach more effectively, students learn more successfully and schools create opportunities for more young people to thrive.
