Governors & Executive Committee
Board of Governors
The full list of Governors for Sherborne Schools Group is shown below, as well as a small number of co-opted members of individual committees.
Mr Christopher Samler
Chair
In 2024, Mr Christopher Samler was appointed as Chair of the Sherborne Schools Group and sits on the Governance & Nominations, Finance and Remuneration Committees.
Mrs Juliet Blanch
Governor
Mrs Juliet Blanch is a member of the Governance & Nominations Committee.
Mrs Sally Craig-McFeely
Governor
Mrs Sally Craig-McFeely (Dr S A Hayes MB BS MRCGP DRCOG) is a member of the Pastoral and SPS Committees. She is also the governor with oversight of the boarding provision.
Canon Nicki Edwards
Governor
Canon Nicki Edwards is Chair of the Pastoral Committee and a member of the Education Committee, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her post.
Mrs Louise Hall
Governor
Mrs Louise Hall is a member of the Governance and Nominations Committee, Finance Committee and Investments Committee.
Mrs Amanda Harris
Governor
Mrs Amanda Harris (FCA) is a member of the Governance and Nominations Committee and the Finance Committee.
Mrs Amanda Hughes
Governor
Mrs Amanda Hughes (BSc (Jnt Hons), ACA) is Chair of the Finance Committee and a member of the Estates Committee.
Mr Nick Isaac
Governor
Mr Nick Isaac is Chair of the Commercial Committee and a member of the Finance Committee.
Mr Nigel Jones
Governor
Mr Nigel is Chair of the Estates Committee and a member of the Commercial Committee.
Mrs Angela Lane
Governor
Mrs Angela Lane became a Trustee of Sherborne School Foundation in 2007 and has been a Governor since November 2015.
Mr Robin Leach
Governor
Mr Robin Leach is Chair of the Remunerations Committee and a member of the Pastoral and Commercial Committees.
The Rt Revd Martin Lee
Governor
The Rt Revd Martin Lee is a member of the Pastoral Committee.
Mr George Marsh
Governor
Mr George Marsh is a member of the Education Committee. He is also one of the School's Designated Safeguarding Governors.
Mrs Jo Massey
Governor
Mrs Jo Massey MA (Cantab), CEng, MI StructE is a member of the Estates, Education and Marketing & Admissions Committees and brings with her valuable experience from a career in the construction sector as a Chartered Structural Engineer.
Mr Anthony Pralle
Governor
Mr Anthony Pralle became a trustee of the Sherborne School Foundation in 2005 and a Governor in 2023. He is Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee and a member of the Finance and Marketing & Admissions Committees.
Mr Mark Spearing
Governor
Mr Mark Spearing is Chair of the Education Committee and member of the Estates Committee.
Mrs Gilly Staley
Governor
Mrs Gilly Staley is a health and safety advisor working for an independent school in Cambridgeshire.
Mr Matthew Taylor
Governor
Mr Matthew Taylor is a member of the Finance and Investment Committees.
Dr Paul Williams
Governor
Dr Paul Williams is Chair of the Marketing & Admissions Committee and a member of the Education and Commercial Committees.
Mr Michael Wilson
Governor
Mr Michael Wilson joined the Sherborne Board in April 2017 and is a member of the Education, Commercial and Remuneration Committees.
Co-opted Governors
- Mal Allerton co-opted to Estates
- Aubrey Capel co-opted to Estates
- Guy Hayward-Cole co-opted to Investments
- Guy Hudson co-opted to Investments
- Ruth Newman co-opted
- Kate Saker co-opted
- Nicholas Wordie co-opted to Estates
Executive Committee
The members of the Executive Committee for Sherborne Schools Group are shown below.
Mr Christopher Samler
Chair, Sherborne Schools Group
Mr Christopher Samler brings extensive leadership experience in education and governance.
Mr Simon Heard
Headmaster, Sherborne Boys
Mr Simon Heard is Headmaster of Sherborne Boys, where he leads the historic full-boarding and day school with a focus on academic rigour and holistic development.
Dr Ruth Sullivan
Head, Sherborne Girls
Dr Ruth Sullivan leads Sherborne Girls, one of the UK’s foremost full-boarding and day schools for girls, renowned for academic excellence and character development.
Mrs Annie Gent
Head, Sherborne Prep
Mrs Annie Gent leads Sherborne Prep, a thriving co-educational day and boarding school for ages 3–13.
Mrs Hilary Phillips
Head, Hanford Prep
Mrs Hilary Phillips heads Hanford Prep, an all-girls’ day and boarding school focused on inspiring curiosity, confidence, and character in young learners.
Mrs Katherine Massey
Director of External Affairs
Mrs Katherine Massey directs External Affairs for Sherborne Schools Group, leading admissions, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
Mr Simon Worthy
Chief Operating Officer
Mr Simon Worthy joined the Sherborne Schools Group in August 2025 and is responsible for overseeing all operational and financial aspects across the schools.
