Catherine Beddison

Head of Junior School

Catherine became Junior School Head in August 2023. Previously, she was Deputy Head at Cranleigh Prep School in Surrey, combining these responsibilities with teaching Music and coaching netball and cricket. . Prior to this, Catherine ran the Music Departments at The Hall School in London, Mount House School in Devon, Winchester House School in Northamptonshire and The Henry Box School in Oxfordshire. She studied Music at Manchester University, then progressed to her PGCE course at the University of Huddersfield. Catherine has an impressive track record of empowering children and adults to develop their individual skills and talents in order to achieve high standards. She is a Trustee of the Choral Charity Sing for Pleasure and is Chair of Trustees for the Morland Choristers’ Camp. She also works as a freelance choral conductor, singer and adjudicator, and volunteers as a netball and swimming official for clubs in the local community. When not leading our Junior School or singing, Catherine enjoys time at home with her husband, Rowland, and her daughter, Cecilia.