I am delighted  to introduce myself as the Interim Headteacher of Ansford Academy from September 2024.

I have joined Ansford Academy under secondment from my current role as Director of Secondary Education with the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP). In that role I have significant experience of senior leadership and supporting schools in moving on to the next stage of their development journey; particularly moving schools into a Good or Outstanding Ofsted grading. 

Prior to that role, I had over 20 years experience in education in London and the south-west, across a range of schools and leadership roles. I have led similar schools to Ansford Academy and look forward to using that experience and knowledge to have a clear impact on the quality of education for every child.

My role at Ansford Academy is to operationally lead the school, however I am also supporting the academy’s transition into the  MNSP Trust, and continuing the  development work from the Ofsted 2023 actions. My primary focus at Ansford Academy however is to ensure that all children are provided with a first class education in a safe and secure environment that allows them to academically flourish. 

Children only have one chance at an education and I am committed to every Ansford student receiving an inspiring and challenging education which provides the grounding and qualifications to live the very best version of their lives. High expectations alongside a genuine care and regard for every individual sits at the heart of this and is the result of hard work and commitment from all our community.

I am very much looking forward to my time at Ansford Academy. Its  strong sense of community, along with the warm, friendly and  welcoming culture is something that very much stands out.  

Although my position as Interim Headteacher will be only temporary, I will be continuing to work with support the academy once it has joined the MNSP Trust, so I have a clear commitment to its journey  and success for years to come.

Mr Duncan Powell