Bolton School has announced the appointment of new heads to its girls’ and boys’ divisions.
The governing body and the head of foundation, Philip Britton MBE, said that Lynne Kyle and Nic Ford would take charge of the girls’ and boys’ divisions with immediate effect.
Born in Bolton, Lynne Kyle read mathematics and statistics at the University of St Andrews before completing her PGCE at the University of Cambridge. After joining the girls’ division in 1993 as an NQT, Lynne served under the past four heads of the girls’ division. She worked in a variety of leadership roles which culminated in her appointment as deputy head in 2008. Since 1 September 2021, Lynne has served as acting head of the girls’ division.
Reflecting on her appointment, Lynne said: “I am extremely proud of all that the girls’ division stands for, and am honoured to be granted the opportunity of leading it into the future.”
Nic Ford read geography at University College London before progressing on to a PGCE at the Institute of Education. He began his teaching career in London, undertaking senior leadership roles in several high-performing schools in the state sector. In 2015, Nic joined the boys’ division as its deputy head (academic) with responsibility for curriculum development and e-learning. He has served as the boys’ division’s acting head since 1 October 2021.
Commenting on his appointment, Nic said: “I look forward to continuing to uphold Bolton School’s high standards and commitment to social mobility as I lead the boys’ division into its next chapter.’
Commenting on the appointments, Ian Riley, chair of the governing body, said: “I am particularly pleased that we have been able to appoint internal candidates to both headships, demonstrating the strength of our existing leadership team within the foundation.”