Meet our staff

Hadrian Briggs has been at Royal High Bath for many years as Academic Deputy and has lead on all matters relating to the curriculum and teaching and learning. Hadrian has been instrumental in the advancement of the school's values: Girls First, Excellence, Bravery and Kindness and as Acting Head, Hadrian will ensure that the Royal High Bath continues to develop its strength as a beacon of world-class education.

Claire leads the team of staff at the Prep School overseeing the curriculum and care of the children. A keen saxophonist, Claire joined the Royal High School in September 2019 from Sidcot Junior School.

Elizabeth Cunningham leads on the pastoral care of the students, supporting the progress of each and every girl from Years 7 to 13. Elizabeth manages the day to day school routine, oversees the tutor system and wellbeing programme, as well as teaching English.

Luke leads our vibrant Sixth Form, ensuring ongoing development of outstanding post-16 provision at the Royal High School Bath. His mission is to to nurture and empower the next generation of young women to go and be whatever they want to be. He was appointed to the post in September 2021 having previously been the Head of English at the school, a position he held since joining the school in 2019.

James leads on digital strategy for the School, working closely on timetabling, teaching and learning, assessment and reporting, and academic evenings. He teaches Physics and IB Theory of Knowledge. He has been part of the Royal High School family since September 2013.

Emma joined Royal High School Bath in 2016 from Benenden School where she was Housemistress for 11 years. Having always worked in boarding, Emma has a breadth of experience within this area. She is responsible for the ongoing development of boarding and is Housemistress of School House.

Ellen leads the vital support services team at both the Senior and Prep Schools and oversees financial operations, estates and soft services to ensure efficient running of our school.

Sallie is a former Royal School girl and leads the Admissions and Marketing department, with a primary focus on the recruitment and retention of pupils locally, nationally and internationally. Sallie has held similar roles at Downe House and British School in The Netherlands.