Director appointed for new primary school set to open in Horsham next year

Lisa Wright has been appointed to the post by the Bohunt Education Trust which runs Horsham’s Bohunt School.

The school opened in new purpose-built premises in Mowbray, north Horsham, in January last year and is set to open its primary phase in September 2024.

Lisa Wright becomes the first director of primary education for the trust which runs eight secondary schools. Bohunt Horsham will become its first all-through school.

Lisa, who has more than 20 years’ experience in education, says she is passionate about ensuring that primary education is inclusive of all students, regardless of background.

She holds a masters degree in Professional Studies in Education, specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, and is an Advanced Trauma Informed Schools Practitioner.

She has most recently worked as assistant headteacher at Muntham House, an all-through special school providing boarding and day provision for boys aged 5-18, where she has taught for the last 15 years leading their primary provision.

As director of primary education for Bohunt, Lisa will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and learning and standards across schools in the trust: overseeing the curriculum, instruction and assessment of students in the primary key stages.

She said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Bohunt Education Trust team and to have the opportunity to develop, empower and motivate dedicated staff to build and grow the trust’s primary provision. Education is the most important opportunity we can offer young people and parents and carers can be reassured that their child’s best interests are at the heart of everything we do. I am committed to ensuring that every primary age student across the BET family receives a world-class education that prepares them for their future school and life success.”

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Bohunt Horsham headteacher Georgette Aylingsaid: “As we embark on our journey of opening Bohunt Horsham Primary, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive, and develop the skills they need to become lifelong learners.

"I look forward to working with Lisa to build strong partnerships with our families and the community to ensure the success of our students and the school as a whole.”