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Headmaster Kings Worcester

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Badgerooney · 29/08/2024 09:15

Just reported in the local paper that the Headmaster has left suddenly before the start of term? Statement from the school didn’t offer any thanks etc does anyone know what’s happened? They have appointed an interim head while recruitment for a permanent replacement is underway.

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Notenoughhoursinaday24 · 18/11/2024 11:19

Be careful how you read academic stats. GCSE results are very similar. RGS A level results will be better due to the number of children doing BTECs therefore not published. All KSW children do A levels.

DrWoo · 17/11/2024 20:07

‘Trust me bro’

Porridgetime · 17/11/2024 18:04

Have they announced new Head at Kings? Will it be the interim?

worcestertrivia · 17/11/2024 16:52

Emmanuelll · 17/11/2024 16:48

People I know are voting with their feet and moving to RGS.

To be fair, their academic results are better than Kings Worcester now. Standards have slipped...

Emmanuelll · 17/11/2024 16:48

People I know are voting with their feet and moving to RGS.

Putaveston · 15/11/2024 15:14

I think King's have been remiss in their lack of transparency regarding his departure. It is not the first school he has left suddenly. I think other schools, teachers, students and parents need to know who they are employing. And I think those currently at King's deserve to know more about the situation too – it's all been brushed under the carpet and it's not good enough.

worcestertrivia · 15/11/2024 11:05

I see Mr Doodes has a new role

foundation.hppc.co.uk/news/foundation-news/657/657-Hurst-launches-its-175th-Anniversary-bursary-appeal

Emmanuelll · 14/10/2024 21:42

@DrWoo this has happened in multiple schools though. The common denominator is him.

DrWoo · 14/10/2024 20:24

Angrymum22 · 13/10/2024 14:06

It is only libellous if it isn’t true.

You know what? I suspect Doodes just happened to piss off the Blob by holding them to account and in return they’ve got him sacked, spread a vicious rumour about him, and now dim parents are parroting it like gospel. Prove me wrong.

Emmanuelll · 13/10/2024 18:58

Angrymum22 · 13/10/2024 14:06

It is only libellous if it isn’t true.

Quite

5475878237NC · 13/10/2024 18:34

Come off it. No one is going to do that it's an open forum. Truth or not people can be targeted by others who don't want X or Y publicly known or implied. It's 2024 and we can't even agree what a woman is any more. Plenty of women telling the truth about that every day being targeted.

DrWoo · 13/10/2024 16:10

If you’re sure it’s true, post your own names

Porridgetime · 13/10/2024 14:15

Good luck with that @DrWoo !

Angrymum22 · 13/10/2024 14:06

It is only libellous if it isn’t true.

Porridgetime · 13/10/2024 13:51

@DrWoo what’s he going to do? Sue an anonymous mumsnet poster?!

DrWoo · 13/10/2024 12:28

What evidence do you have for this? Because otherwise it’s just libellous.

OneDaringPeachMember · 12/10/2024 12:19

He was caught having an affair with a fellow male member of staff. Not the first time and won’t be the last.

Notenoughhoursinaday24 · 29/09/2024 21:42

I can’t comment on RGS but have found Kings to have had outstanding pastoral care, both of my children have benefited at times. There are a number of parent governors who are really connected to the school so have a feel and there has been a very positive vibe from staff and most importantly the children in the last few weeks.

5475878237NC · 29/09/2024 17:12

Do you think they're equal on pastoral care? How much do governors know about what goes on?

Emmanuelll · 29/09/2024 15:00

Kings has always had significant donations from beneficiaries. Whereas RGS has incomings which match outgoings iirc.

Notenoughhoursinaday24 · 29/09/2024 14:08

Yes, but they are supported by the fund raising and charitable donations not financed through fee income. Kings started doing this when the assisted place scheme was taken away.

Emmanuelll · 29/09/2024 12:55

Kings gives out several 100% bursaries in the senior school....

Notenoughhoursinaday24 · 29/09/2024 12:49

Workingmum25 · 31/08/2024 18:59

It’s all been quite ridiculous and very stressful! I actually don’t think kings can recover from this for some years. Not properly. Their reputation and numbers are down. There’s no way their fee structure is sustainable on that basis and I fully expect a full vat increase by September 25.
so many red flags were ignored by kings and the board. Teachers were told to shut up and keep quiet. Parents complained to the board and were repeatedly told that the head had their full support. Frankly, I’m glad he’s gone. But even though he has left, there’s too much ground to make up. I’m not sure how people can say the head isnt anything to do with the school. I think it’s everything to do with it. The board are truly in charge and they’ve ignored it. The culture is flawed. We moved to RGS because of it and have found it a far superior, friendly set up with a much better pastoral ethos and an excellent head/leadership team.

Interesting view on fee increases. It could be argued that Kings are in a stronger financial position having not played the scholarship game as fiercely as some schools and are therefore able to ride things out. Two big hikes and no wage increase for teachers at RGS may indicate things are a little tighter. Kings is also continuing to invest, the new sports provision a case it point.

TwinklyMoose · 28/09/2024 23:47

New head is brilliant. Bye doodes!