Principal - Mr Tom Hutchinson

Educated at St Joseph’s College, Stoke-on-Trent, Mr Hutchinson read Geography at Lancaster University and completed his PGCE at Keele University.

He has held senior leadership roles including Principal at St Edward’s Church of England Academy (Leek) and the University Church of England Academy, and Deputy Headmaster at St Ambrose College (Altrincham).

Mr Hutchinson is an Inspector of Anglican and Methodist Schools, a Bishop’s Advisor on discernment panels for vicar and deacon selection, and Vice Chair of Governors at the Co-op Academy in Stoke-on-Trent. He also coaches at Anselmians Rugby Football Club, where he is Safeguarding Lead and RugbySafe Lead.

Contact Details:

Principal@rydalpenrhos.com
01492 530155
Principal, Rydal Penrhos School, Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BT

Vice Principal - Mrs Rhian Williams

Rhian Williams joined Rydal Penrhos in 2010 as a Teacher of Mathematics and has played a central role in the school’s journey ever since.

Over the years, she has progressed into senior leadership positions including Director of Studies and Assistant Principal, where she has been instrumental in driving high academic standards and supporting the school’s strong examination outcomes.

Alongside her academic leadership, Mrs Williams has also contributed to the wider life of the school as a boarding houseparent, bringing a valuable perspective on pastoral care and community.

In 2023, Mrs Williams was appointed Vice Principal.

Contact Details:

REWilliams@rydalpenrhos.com
01492 530155
Vice Principal, Rydal Penrhos School, Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BT

TEACHING STAFF - YEARS 7-13

Pastoral Leaders

Mrs Emma McDuff (Key Stage 3 Pastoral Lead)
EJMcDuff@rydalpenrhos.com

Mr Mike Pender (Key Stage 4 Pastoral Lead)
MWPender@rydalpenrhos.com

Ms Sarah Bollan (Key Stage 5 Pastoral Lead)
SABollan@rydalpenrhos.com

Language, Literacy & Communications Faculty

Mr Steve Williams (Faculty Leader)

  • Mrs Jessica Clarke-McLean (English)
  • Mrs Hannah Trozado (English & Welsh)
  • Ms Marta Martin De Vidales Sanchez (Spanish)
  • Mr Steve Williams (English)

Creative Studies Faculty

Mr Mark Harmsworth (Faculty Leader)

  • Mr Mark Harmsworth (DT and Food Studies)
  • Mr Alan McGuinness (Music)
  • Mrs Amanda Northwood (Drama)
  • Mr Mark Sherrington (Art)
  • Mr Phil Sutton (DT)

Humanities Faculty

  • Rev’d Dr Rob Beamish (Religious Studies)
  • Ms Sarah Bollan (Business & Economics)
  • Mrs Fleur Coates (Geography)
  • Mrs Jane Lancaster-Jones (Geography)
  • Dr Jim Lewis (Geography)
  • Mr Emyr Owen (Business Studies & Humanities)
  • Mrs Mary Richardson (RS/PSHE/RSE)
  • Mr Nicholas Robinson (History)

Maths & Computer Science Faculty

Dr Luke Adamson (Faculty Leader)

  • Dr Luke Adamson (Maths and Computer Science)
  • Mr Darren Baker (Maths)
  • Dr Jim Lewis (Maths)
  • Mr Andrew Thomas (Maths and Computer Science)

Science Faculty

Mr Dave Robson (Faculty Leader)

  • Ms Angharad Davies (Biology)
  • Mrs Emma McDuff (PE / Sport and Physical Activity / PSHE)
  • Mr Michael Pender (Chemistry)
  • Mr Ian Richardson (Biology)
  • Mr Dave Robson (Physics)
  • Mrs Deanna Rogers (Physics)
TEACHING STAFF - Pre-School-Year 6

Middle Leaders

Mrs Catherine Culver (Middle Leader – Curriculum & Key Stage 1)

Mrs Victoria Martin (Additional Learning Needs Co-Ordinator)

Mrs Katie Oliver (Middle Leader – Assessment and Progress & Key Stage 2)

Miss Letitia Spencer (Pre-School Manager)

Teaching Staff

  • Mrs Clare Chamberlain
  • Mrs Catherine Culver
  • Mrs Louise Devilleforte
  • Mr Alan McGuinness (Music)
  • Mrs Amanda Northwood (Music)
  • Mr Jamie McLeod
  • Mrs Victoria Martin
  • Mrs Nicola Merrick
  • Mrs Katie Oliver
  • Mrs Jude Pyves
  • Mrs Julie Woodthorpe
  • Mrs Elizabeth Valpuesta
SUPPORT STAFF

 

Chaplaincy

Rev’d Dr Rob Beamish (School Chaplain)

Administration and HR

Mrs Anne Wallace (People and Admin Manager and PA to Principal)

  • Ms Christine Bramhall (School Archivist)
  • Mr Lloyd Parry-Williams (Clerk to the Governors)
  • Mrs Hannah Skinner (Receptionist)

ICT

Mr Gareth Robinson (IT Services Manager)

Finance

Mrs Laura Spencer – Finance Manager

  • Mr Simon Broadhurst (Finance Officer)
  • Mr Luke McInerney (Finance Administrator)

Marketing & Communications

Mrs Maria McLean – Admissions and Marketing Manager

  • Mr Lloyd Parry-Williams (Marketing Officer)
  • Mrs Helen Thomas (Commercial Assistant)

Educational Support

  • Mrs Charlotte Beaman (Prep Teaching Assistant)
  • Mr James Bonser (DT Technician)
  • Mrs Amanda Dracup (Food Technician)
  • Mrs Jessica Dykes (Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant)
  • Mr Mike Farnell (Cover Manager/UCAS and Careers)
  • Miss Amy Goodson (Pre-School Practitioner – Bank)
  • Mr Ben Granger (Prep Teaching Assistant)
  • Mrs Lucy Healy (Pre-School Practitioner)
  • Miss Ffion Jones (Pre-School Practitioner)
  • Miss Joanna Kipps (Pre-School Practitioner – Bank)
  • Mrs Jane Lister (ALN Teaching Assistant)
  • Miss Saffron Pattinson (Pre-School Practitioner)
  • Ms Becky Roberts (Pre-School Practitioner)
  • Mrs Holly Roberts (Prep Teaching Assistant)
  • Mr Michael Roberts (Sailing Instructor)
  • Mrs Zoe Roberts (Prep Teaching Assistant)
  • Mrs Megie Roscoe (Pre-School Practitioner – Bank)
  • Ms Leah Shepherd (Sailing Instructor)
  • Miss Letitia Spencer (Pre-School Manager)
  • Mrs Sarah Swift (Science Technician)
  • Mrs Nikki Taylor (Pre-School Practitioner)
  • Mrs Elizabeth Valpuesta (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
  • Miss Antonia Walker (Teaching Assistant)
  • Miss Ellise Wallace (Pre-School Practitioner)
  • Mrs Caroline Williams (Prep Teaching Assistant)
  • Mrs Kathryn Woodman (1-to-1 Teaching Assistant)

Sports Department

Mr Ryan Kirby (Head of Sport)

  • Miss Louisha Doran (Sports Coach & Pool Manager)
  • Mr Andy Edgley (Swimming Coach)
  • Mr Dan Rippon (Sports Coach)

Estates

Mr Richard Smith (Estates Manager)

Grounds & Maintenance

  • Mr Sam Chambers (Maintenance Assistant)
  • Mr David Collins (Security Guard)
  • Mr Nicholas Oliver (Groundsperson)
  • Mr Philip Pritchard (Maintenance)
  • Mr Howard Street (Senior Groundsperson)
  • Mr Vincent Toms (Weekend Duty Manager)

Housekeeping

  • Miss Tracie Amoral-Ribeiro (Cleaner)
  • Mrs Nia Davies (Cleaner)
  • Mrs Kathy Flynn (Cleaner)
  • Mr Tegid Jones (Domestic Assistant/Cleaner)
  • Ms Corrine Kan (Domestic Assistant/Cleaner)
  • Mrs Regina Kasparaviciene (Cleaner)
  • Mrs Leanne Roberts (Housekeeping Manager)
  • Mrs Tracy Saunderson (Cleaner)
  • Miss Lowri Williams (Cleaner)

Transport

  • Mr Alan Ainsworth (Driver)
  • Mr Jonathan Bottom (Driver)
  • Mr Paul Beynon (Driver)
  • Mrs Ellen Higgins (Driver)
  • Mr Phil Hilton (Relief Driver)
  • Mr Richard Novak (Driver)
  • Mr Jonathan Wilcock (Driver)

Swim Academy

Mrs Anne Wallace (Lead Instructor)

  • Mr Matthew Kavanagh (Swim Instructor and Lifeguard)
  • Mr Phil Hilton (Relief Teacher)
  • Miss Ellise Wallace (Swim Instructor and Lifeguard)
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Tom Hutchinson (Principal)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Miss Letitia Spencer (Pre-School Manager)

Mrs Catherine Culver (Key Stage 1 Lead)

Mrs Katie Oliver (Key Stage 2 Lead)

Mrs Emma McDuff (Key Stage 3 Pastoral Lead)

Mr Mike Pender (Key Stage 4 Pastoral Lead)

Ms Sarah Bollan (Key Stage 5 Pastoral Lead)

 

Per Regulation 6 of the Independent Schools Standards (Wales) Regulations 2024, the school will, on request, provide to parents of pupils and prospective pupils the number of staff employed at the school, including temporary staff, and a summary of their qualifications. To make a request for information, please email contact@rydalpenrhos.com.