Headmaster John Coakley B.A. (Hons), M.A., PGCE
The HM was born in Belfast and is very proud of his Irish roots!
He used to be a keen runner and completed five marathons (no more!) and when in Bermuda pursued golf with a passion! He now spends leisure time reading, visiting France and walking Sid and Stan - his chocolate labs, very much school dogs.
Education / qualifications:
- Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School, Salisbury
- York University BA (Hons)
- Oxford (PGCE)
- University of New Brunswick (MA)
- Senior Master St Michaels / Hoe Bridge, Woking, 1981-87
- Head of English, Saltus Junior School, Bermuda, 1987-1990
- Head Teacher, Saltus Junior School, 1990-1994
- Master, Ryde Junior School, 1994-1998
- Principal, The Schools At Somerhill and Head of Yardley Court, 1998 - present.
