Alison Pope is a dedicated and dynamic educator with over 20 years’ of experience as a Headteacher and senior leader at schools including The Priory School, The Corbet School, Belvidere School, as well as schools in the north east of England.

Alison Pope said: “Although the start to my time at St Martins School was far from the usual start to headship, it allowed me to develop a sense of how much the school means to its pupil, staff and wider community. I am honoured to take on the position of Headteacher at St Martins School. Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of working alongside our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and inspiring students. Together, we have built a strong foundation for success, and I look forward to continuing this journey to ensure every child feels valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential.”

David O’Toole, CEO at The 3-18 Education Trust, said: “This appointment follows an initial period of secondment, during which Alison demonstrated outstanding leadership, particularly in her excellent handling of the recent fire at the school. The interview panel was unanimous in their decision, recognising that Alison has already settled exceptionally well into the role and has shown great commitment, ambition and vision for the future development of our school. Under Alison’s leadership, we are confident that St Martins 3-16 School will continue to thrive and provide the very best opportunities for all our pupils.”