New Head Appointed At Sandroyd School

The Governors of Sandroyd School are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Segrave as the new Headmistress, effective September 2025. Sarah is currently Principal of Eaton House Schools and Headmistress of Eaton House the Manor Prep School. She brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in education to the role. Educated at Cranbrook School in Kent, Sarah studied Education at the University of Durham and the Institute of Education. Sarah, her husband Nick, and two children, aged 18 and 16, will move to Sandroyd this summer.

Eaton House Schools, comprising five schools and nurseries across Belgravia and Clapham in London, has an outstanding reputation for providing a diverse and innovative curriculum in an environment that blends tradition with progressive thinking. Sarah has played a pivotal role in the group’s success. Her leadership journey began with her first Headship at the Pre-Prep at just 29 years old. In 2010, she took the helm of Eaton House Girls’ School, and in 2016, she became Head of Eaton House The Manor Prep, overseeing a school of 250 boys aged 8-13. Since 2022, Sarah has combined her role as Head with that of Principal for the entire group of schools.

Commenting on the appointment, Rhodri Thomas, Chair of Governors at Sandroyd, said, ‘The Board of Governors was unanimous in its decision to appoint Sarah, who stood out as the leading candidate in an exceptional field of applicants. Her vision for Sandroyd strikes the perfect balance between embracing the school’s traditional ethos alongside its forward-thinking outlook and development. We are extremely excited to be welcoming Sarah and her family to Sandroyd and are confident she will build on the school’s outstanding legacy and achievements.’

Sarah Segrave added, ‘I feel hugely privileged and proud to be taking on the Headship at Sandroyd from September 2025. Following in Alastair Speer’s footsteps, with the full support of the Governors, is a great honour. Sandroyd has established itself as one of the UK’s leading prep schools, set in a breathtakingly beautiful location in rural Wiltshire. Beyond its reputation for academic excellence, I was struck by the warmth and strength of the school community, which my family and I are so excited to join.’