Trustees
The Foundation is very fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Trustees, with a wealth of knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors including education, business, and law.
They give very generously of their time and are focused on acting in the very best interests of the Foundation.
From time to time we look to recruit new members to the Board of Trustees, if you would be interested in finding out more about this please visit the 'Join Us' page by clicking here or email foundationoffice@princethorpe.co.uk for an informal discussion.
What is it like being a Trustee?
Rowland Johnson
I joined as a trustee back in May 2023, prior to that I had been Chair of the Development Board, lending a hand with the fundraising side of the organisation. My very first understanding of the Foundation however was as a parent, all four of my children have attended Crackley Hall and Princethorpe, two of them still attend the College.
Prior to my personal involvement I had very much seen the Foundation through the lens of my children and their experiences, but I must say now having had a greater insight into how the organisation is run, I have been blown away by how professional, business like and strategic it is. Independent education is certainly no sleepy back water.
I have felt really welcomed by my fellow trustees and the senior team, the atmosphere is very collaborative, and you are really encouraged to get involved as much as you are able. I serve on the IT and Finance Committees and the Sustainability Board, reflecting my business background, skills and interests.
With the IT Committee I am currently focused on a review of the relevance of AI to the Foundation and how this can best be harnessed to positive effect. It is great to be involved in some cutting-edge thinking and to feel like I am making a real impact. I can really say it is a privilege to play my part in supporting an organisation that I really believe in.
James Higham
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I was educated at Princethorpe College and at Crescent School. All of my siblings were educated within the Foundation, and my children are now pupils there.
That continuity across generations has given me a deep appreciation of what makes the Foundation special: its spirit of family, strong sense of community, and its commitment to nurturing children and young people within a values-led environment rooted in Christian teaching.
As a former headteacher, I am currently Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer of Archway Learning Trust, a large Christian schools trust. In this role, I work closely with trustees and governors and lead at system level, combining educational leadership with strong business and organisational oversight.
As a systems leader in education, I bring a whole-organisation perspective and a strong understanding of how boards can best add value: setting clear strategic direction, providing appropriate challenge and support, and ensuring that ethos, educational quality, and financial sustainability remain aligned.