Welcome to The Society of Heads, a membership organisation representing independent schools in the UK and internationally.

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The Glanville Cup - the most coveted prize in UK school tennis drew over 350 schools, with only 16 earning spots at the Finals in Nottingham on Saturday 28th June. Ewell Castle Tennis Academy (Years 5-13) entered three teams—A, B, and... > Read Full Story

Sedbergh School has stepped forward with extraordinary generosity and speed to support Brightseeds, a programme delivering life-changing educational experiences for children affected by the war in Ukraine. Just days before a group of seven... > Read Full Story

The packed programme gave students of all ages the opportunity to explore new ideas, tackle exciting challenges, and hear from an impressive range of guest speakers. Throughout the week, students enjoyed fascinating talks on diverse topics.... > Read Full Story

It is hoped that by the time a head leaves or retires from membership of The Society of Heads, fellowship, support and shared good practice have been offered and received and that the task of leading a school has been made that much more possible and enjoyable as a consequence of membership.

Chair of The Society of Heads