We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Dobson as the third Head of Grimsdell, Mill Hill Pre-Prep. Kevin will start in September 2025, succeeding Kate Simon, after 11 successful years. Kate will be moving to Chiang Mai to become the founding Head of Mill Hill Education Group’s first overseas school, Mill Hill International School Thailand.

Kevin is a highly experienced school leader and returns to Mill Hill after seven years as Head of The Hall Junior School. Prior to this, he spent ten years at Grimsdell as Deputy Head, where he played a pivotal role in developing innovative educational initiatives focused on creativity and outdoor education- key contributors to Grimsdell’s outstanding reputation. Kevin’s existing understanding of the school will ensure a seamless transition in the leadership of our award-winning school.

On his appointment, Kevin Dobson said “I am thrilled and honoured to return to Grimsdell as Head and to lead this outstanding school into its next chapter. I have such fond memories of my time at Grimsdell and am excited about the opportunity to build on the exceptional work of Kate Simon, ensuring the school continues to be a place where all children are happy and thrive both academically and pastorally.”

CEO Antony Spencer commented “We received a very large number of applications for this position-including many serving Heads-such is the attraction of Grimsdell as a school and the Group as an organisation in which to thrive. Kevin stood out for his combination of warmth, experience, and ambition for the pupils in his care; he will build on all the fantastic work of Kate Simon in making Grimsdell a wonderful place of learning.”