St Edward's Prospectus 2024

Warden

Alastair Chirnside, formerly Deputy Head at Harrow, became Warden of St Edward’s in September 2021.

Alastair was brought up in Oxford and attended the Dragon, winning a Scholarship to Eton where he later taught. He took a Congratulatory First in Classics and Modern Languages at Merton College, Oxford, where he also won a Lightweight Rowing Half Blue. Before embarking on his teaching career, Alastair worked in fund management at Schroders.

‘There has never been a more exciting time to join St Edward’s. There is momentum in every area of school life, from innovations in the curriculum to results in examinations, from new buildings to modern boarding. There are opportunities for all to take part and for all to excel. There is the happiness that comes from belonging. All the skills for the 21st century are taught, and at the same time pupils can be themselves. Those hallmarks of a St Edward’s education are best experienced on a visit, and I hope to see you in Oxford.’ ALASTAIR CHIRNSIDE

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