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Feb 2023
Rossett headteacher resigns amid major reorganisation
Rossett School in Harrogate has announced the resignation of its headteacher.
Helen Woodcock had been headteacher since September 2014 but had been on leave since Christmas. An Ofsted report published in January this year said the school "required improvement".
The developments were announced in a letter to parents from chair of governors John Hesketh, who said acting headteacher Pete Saunders will take over for the rest of the academic year.
The school has also stated its intention to join the Red Kite Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust that includes Harrogate Grammar School.
Thanking Ms Woodcock for her contribution to the school, Mr Saunders said:
Mr Saunders added that the school was excited about its plans to join the Red Kite Learning Trust — Rossett School was one of the founder members of the Red Kite Alliance nearly 14 years ago, which was the starting point for the trust.
Mr Saunders said:
Acting headteacher Pete Saunders
Mr Saunders will be supported in his role by Richard Sheriff and Matthew West from the Red Kite Learning Trust.
Mr Sheriff is a National Leader of Education and chief executive of the RKLT, and Mr West is an Ofsted inspector and principal of Temple Moor High School in Leeds.
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The letter to parents included a statement from Ms Woodcock in which she described Rossett as “a very special place”.
She said:
Mr Hesketh added: “This is only the start of our journey to being recognised as a truly outstanding school.”
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