THE SOCIETY OF HEADS
The Society of Heads (SoH) is a formal membership body comprised of the members of selective independent schools in the UK and overseas. They represent a number of leading private schools, including secondary schools, preparatory schools and specialist schools such as performing arts and military academies. The society was formerly The Society of Headmasters and Headmistresses of Independent Schools abbreviated as SHHIS or SHMIS and the society is still commonly known by these abbreviations today.
ABOUT
The association was formed in 1961 to give a voice to the independent schools sector, particularly those schools that did not meet the definition of a traditional English public school and which were not members of other headmasters’ associations. As such, The Society of Heads has typically been the membership body for heads of faith schools, music and arts schools, sixth form colleges and other private schools.
The organisation acts as a think tank and lobby group for its members and the wider independent schools sector. In particular it seeks to ensure a voice for non-traditional, faith-based and alternative independent schools that were typically excluded from much of the public discourse about the independent school sector and it’s relationship with the State over a century of changing education policy. The SoH works closely with other leading schools and heads’ associations in these endeavours. The society also acts as a standards body for its members and regularly coordinates training courses and conferences to advance standards and developments in its member schools.
The society is a constituent organisation of the Independent Schools Council, albeit a comparatively small member. Its’ member schools are also members of that organisation and are subject to inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Such schools are often referred to as “Association Schools” (i.e. that they are members of an approved association that is a constituent of the ISC). Many of its member school heads are also members of other recognised formal associations such as The Heads’ Conference (HMC) or the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). They are considered to be dual members of the society.
As membership is invested in the headteacher, membership may vary and you should check with the school or with The Society of Heads for the latest membership information.
MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
SELECT THE FIRST LETTER OF THE SCHOOL NAME BELOW OR CHOOSE LIST VIEW FOR A SIMPLE LIST OF ALL LISTED SCHOOLS. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN SELECT SCHOOLS USING THE MAP BELOW.
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LANGLEY
LANGLEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT TAVERHAM HALL
LANGLEY, LODDON, NORWICH, NORFOLK NR14 6BJ, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1910
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 18 (NURSERY – SIXTH FORM)
CHURCH OF ENGLAND (ANGLICAN)
LEWESTON
LILLINGTON, SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 6EN, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1891
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
BOYS & GIRLS (DIAMOND MODEL)
AGES 0 – 18 (NURSERY – SIXTH FORM)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION)
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
THE PALACE, THE CLOSE, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE WS13 7LH, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
CHOIR SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL (CHOIR)
PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1942
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 18 (NURSERY – SIXTH FORM)
CHURCH OF ENGLAND (ANGLICAN)
LINCOLN MINSTER SCHOOL
LMS / THE MINSTER
UPPER LINDUM STREET, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE LN2 5RW, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
CHOIR SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL (CHOIR)
PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1996
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 4 – 18 (RECEPTION – SIXTH FORM)
CHURCH OF ENGLAND (ANGLICAN)
LLANDOVERY COLLEGE
QUEENSWAY, LLANDOVERY, CARMARTHENSHIRE SA20 0EE, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
PUBLIC SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1848
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 4 – 18 (RECEPTION – SIXTH FORM)
CHRISTIAN / CHURCH IN WALES (ANGLICAN)
LONGRIDGE TOWERS SCHOOL
LTS
LONGRIDGE TOWERS, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND TD15 2XQ, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
LUCKLEY HOUSE SCHOOL
LHS
LUCKLEY ROAD, WOKINGHAM, BERKSHIRE RG40 3EU, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
SECONDARY SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1918
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 11 – 18 (YEAR 7 – SIXTH FORM)
CHRISTIAN
LVS ASCOT
LICENSED VICTUALLERS’ SCHOOL
LONDON ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE SL5 8DR, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1803
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL (MIXED)
AGES 4 – 18 (RECEPTION – SIXTH FORM)
LYCÉE INTERNATIONAL WINSTON CHURCHILL
LYCÉE CHURCHILL / LYCÉE INTERNATIONAL DE LONDRES
54 FORTY LANE, WEMBLEY, LONDON HA9 9LY, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BILINGUAL SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 2015
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 3 – 18 (NURSERY – SIXTH FORM)
INTERNATIONAL (FRENCH)
CONTACT
CONTACT DETAILS
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ROCKINGHAM ROAD
MARKET HARBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 7QU
ENGLAND
UNITED KINGDOM
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