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Former pupil returns as new Head of Ipswich School

Ipswich School welcomes Mr Gregory as its new head, marking a return to his alma mater.

Mr Gregory has taken the helm at Ipswich School, bringing a deep personal connection to an institution with over 600 years of history in the town.

Mr Gregory with two pupils
Tom SoperIpswich School
Mr Gregory joins the school he attended as a pupil as Head of Ipswich School

The details:

  • Mr Gregory was previously Head of Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire

  • He attended Ipswich School as a pupil in the 1980s

  • His parents worked at the school from 1963 to 2010

Mr Gregory's vision: A spokesperson for the school said: "We look forward to this exciting new chapter under Mr Gregory’s leadership. He is committed to continuing our proud 600+ year history as the centre of educational excellence in the region.

"It is his belief that at the core of an Ipswich School education is a desire to inspire our pupils so that they leave us with a body of knowledge, a portfolio of skills and a strong sense of self-worth and self-knowledge."

What's next: The school is hosting an Open Morning on Saturday, 28 September. Those who would like to experience Mr Gregory's vision firsthand can register their interest here: https://www.ipswich.school/openevents

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