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Senior Leadership

Dr Graham Purves
Principal, Leicester Grammar School Trust, Head, Leicester Grammar School

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Mr Stephen Jeffries
Director of Finance & Operations

Stephen joined the Trust in 2019, bringing extensive experience as a Chartered Accountant. He trained with EY and spent over a decade at KPMG and PwC before holding senior roles in the Financial Services sector and at a FTSE 100 company.

Stephen oversees the Trust’s financial management and day-to-day operations, including legal compliance, HR, IT, and data protection. He works closely with the Principal and Heads of School and serves as Director and Chair of LGS Enterprises, the Trust’s trading subsidiary.

Mr Magnus Anderson
Senior Deputy Head

Magnus joined Leicester Grammar School in 2019 from Caterham School, where he was Head of Physics and Head of Year. Before teaching, he worked in the NHS, for a charity in Africa, and in strategy consulting.

He holds an Engineering degree from the University of Cambridge and now oversees key aspects of school leadership. Magnus enjoys home renovation projects and spending time with his family.

Miss Jennifer Young
Deputy Head [Pastoral]

Jen joined Leicester Grammar School in 2021 from Newstead Wood School, where she was Director of Learning. She previously taught History and Politics and worked in finance and as a scuba diving instructor.

Jen holds a degree in History and Politics and a Master’s in Middle East Politics from the University of Exeter. She leads pastoral care and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. Outside school, Jen enjoys history, feminism, and pop culture, and lives in Leicestershire with her husband and cat.

Mr Carl James
Deputy Head [Curriculum]

Carl, an alumnus of Leicester Grammar School, studied Mathematics at Girton College, Cambridge before completing teacher training. He joined the school in 2004 as a Mathematics teacher and has held roles including Director of Studies and Acting Deputy Head (Academic).

As Deputy Head (Curriculum), Carl oversees curriculum design, options, and timetabling, and leads on external examinations. His interests include crime dramas, Harry Potter, Liverpool FC, and politics.

Mr James Hunt
Head of Sixth Form

James joined the Trust in 2012, having previously taught at King Henry VIII School in Coventry, where he was Head of Year and Housemaster. He holds a degree in English Literature and Language from the University of Reading.

As Head of Sixth Form and DSL, James supports students through their final years of school, guiding academic progress and university applications. Outside of school, he enjoys reading and a wide range of sports.

Mrs Angela Ewington
Director of Wellbeing & Co-curriculum

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