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

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Westholme School was delighted to host British astronaut Tim Peake, who inspired students during World Space Week with tales from his travels in space. The school’s Croston Theatre was buzzing with excitement... > Read Full Story

Westholme School recently hosted a delightful and inspiring event featuring bestselling author Adam Kay and his talented collaborator Henry Paker, a fellow comedian, writer, and cartoonist. The creative duo visited the... > Read Full Story

The school has been named a finalist in the co-educational Independent School of the Year category, standing alongside esteemed schools such as Millfield, Ibstock, and Ballard. Notably, King's Worcester is, once again, the only Midlands school to... > 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