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Town Close School - Norwich's finest prep school for Boy's & Girls - 3 to 13 Years.
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Prep Department

  • Mrs Elizabeth Arthur, B.A, M.A, PG Dip, PG Cert

    Mrs Elizabeth Arthur, B.A, M.A, PG Dip, PG Cert

    School Counsellor

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  • Mr Daniel Avenal, B.A., QTS

    Mr Daniel Avenal, B.A., QTS

    Head of Year 3, 4 and Year 5 (Transition), General Subjects (Years 3 - 5)

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  • Mrs Kerry Beasley, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Kerry Beasley, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Head of Drama, English

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  • Mr Jamie Billman, B.A., QTS

    Mr Jamie Billman, B.A., QTS

    General Subjects (Year 3)

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  • Mrs Christine Bowyer

    Mrs Christine Bowyer

    Mandarin Teacher

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  • Mrs Emma Boyt, B.A, P.G.C.E., PG Cert in SEND, MDG

    Mrs Emma Boyt, B.A, P.G.C.E., PG Cert in SEND, MDG

    Head of Learning Support, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

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  • Mr Matthew Buck, B.Sc.,QTS

    Mr Matthew Buck, B.Sc.,QTS

    Head of D.T., Maths

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  • Mr Nick Chapman, B.Sc, P.G.C.E.

    Mr Nick Chapman, B.Sc, P.G.C.E.

    Director of Studies (Maternity Cover), Head of Science

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  • Mrs Gilly Chitty, B.A. P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Gilly Chitty, B.A. P.G.C.E.

    Head of English, Girls’ Games

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  • Mr Richard Chuter, B.Ed.

    Mr Richard Chuter, B.Ed.

    Head of Boys’ Games, French, Maths

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  • Mr Stuart Coulthart, M.A., P.G.C.A.E.

    Mr Stuart Coulthart, M.A., P.G.C.A.E.

    Deputy Head, Head of Religious Studies

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  • Mrs Sarah Drake, B.A

    Mrs Sarah Drake, B.A

    Learning Support Assistant

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  • Mrs Sarah Gale, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

    Mrs Sarah Gale, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

    Learning Support Assistant

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  • Miss Claire Goddard, N.N.E.B.

    Miss Claire Goddard, N.N.E.B.

    Year 3&4 Teaching Assistant, Dance Coach & First Aid

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  • Mrs Louise Guymer, NVQ 3

    Mrs Louise Guymer, NVQ 3

    Reading Teaching Assistant

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  • Mrs Shane Hale, B.Ed.

    Mrs Shane Hale, B.Ed.

    General subjects (Year 3). Girls Games

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  • Mrs Jessica Hale, N.P.L.Q, I.Q.L Level 2

    Mrs Jessica Hale, N.P.L.Q, I.Q.L Level 2

    Swimming Coach

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  • Mrs Michele Harman, B.Ed.

    Mrs Michele Harman, B.Ed.

    Head of Art

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  • Mrs Philippa James, B.A., M.A., P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Philippa James, B.A., M.A., P.G.C.E.

    Pastoral Lead Year 5 & 6, General Subjects (Year 5), English, Drama

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  • Mr Richard Kendrick, B.A.

    Mr Richard Kendrick, B.A.

    Head of History, Boys’ Games

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  • Mrs Suzannah Koczur, MusB, LRAM, LRSM, PG Dip (RAM), P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Suzannah Koczur, MusB, LRAM, LRSM, PG Dip (RAM), P.G.C.E.

    Head of Music (and teacher of brass and piano)

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  • Mr Simon Lawry, B.Sc. QTS

    Mr Simon Lawry, B.Sc. QTS

    Head of Maths, Boys’ Games

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  • Mr George Mann

    Mr George Mann

    Gap Student

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  • Mrs Pip Mitchell, B.Ed.

    Mrs Pip Mitchell, B.Ed.

    Girls’ Games, Art

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  • Mrs Louise Moore B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Louise Moore B.A., P.G.C.E.

    General Subjects (Year 3)

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  • Mrs Daria Nazarova, M.Sc, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

    Mrs Daria Nazarova, M.Sc, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

    General Subjects (Year 5). Science Teacher

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  • Mrs Elizabeth Reeves, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Elizabeth Reeves, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    General Subjects (Year 4), Computing

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  • Mrs Jennifer Sims M.Ed, M.A. (Cantab) and P.G.C.E. (Maternity Leave)

    Mrs Jennifer Sims M.Ed, M.A. (Cantab) and P.G.C.E. (Maternity Leave)

    Director of Studies, Spanish Teacher

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  • Miss Elizabeth Skinner, M.Mus. (R.C.M.), B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Miss Elizabeth Skinner, M.Mus. (R.C.M.), B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Assistant Head of Music (and violin, viola and piano teacher)

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  • Miss Elsie Slaats

    Miss Elsie Slaats

    Gap Student

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  • Mr Andrew Smith, B.Sc., P.G.C.E.

    Mr Andrew Smith, B.Sc., P.G.C.E.

    Head of Geography, Science, D.T., Boys' Games

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  • Mrs Melanie Underhill, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

    Mrs Melanie Underhill, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

    English and Drama Teacher (Maternity Cover)

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  • Mr Richard Walker, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Mr Richard Walker, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Head of Modern Foreign Languages

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  • Miss Siena Warnes

    Miss Siena Warnes

    Gap Student

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  • Mr Samuel Westgate

    Mr Samuel Westgate

    Gap Student

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  • Mrs Helen White, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Helen White, B.A., P.G.C.E.

    English, Geography, Maths and Learning Support

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  • Mrs Jacqueline Wilcox, B.Ed.

    Mrs Jacqueline Wilcox, B.Ed.

    Head of Girls' Games, Maths, Science

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  • Mr Steve Williams, B.A., P.G.C.E

    Mr Steve Williams, B.A., P.G.C.E

    Head of Computing and Teacher of Maths

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  • Mrs Sophie Wilson, M.Ed., P.G.C.E.

    Mrs Sophie Wilson, M.Ed., P.G.C.E.

    General Subjects (Year 4)

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  • Mr Mark Woods, B.Ed.

    Mr Mark Woods, B.Ed.

    Deputy Head Pastoral, Head of P.E.

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  • About Town Close School
  • Pre Prep Department and Nursery
    • Little Acorns Nursery
    • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS Nursery and Reception, Ages 3-5)
    • Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2, Ages 5-7)
    • Learning Support Department
    • The Royal Society – Tomorrow’s Climate Scientists
  • Prep Department
    • Art
    • Computing
    • Common Entrance 13+
    • Design and Technology
    • Drama
    • English
    • Games
    • Geography
    • History
    • Learning Support Department
    • Mathematics
    • Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
    • Music
    • PSHE and RSE
    • Physical Education
    • Religious Studies
    • Science
    • The Royal Society – Tomorrow’s Climate Scientists
  • Our Aims and Values
  • Facilities
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    • Outdoor Learning
    • Swimming Pool
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  • Key Information
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    • Second Hand Uniform
    • Making Payments
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Mrs Elizabeth Arthur, B.A, M.A, PG Dip, PG Cert

Mrs Elizabeth Arthur, B.A, M.A, PG Dip, PG Cert

School Counsellor

Mr Daniel Avenal, B.A., QTS

Mr Daniel Avenal, B.A., QTS

Head of Year 3, 4 and Year 5 (Transition), General Subjects (Years 3 - 5)

Mrs Kerry Beasley, B.A., P.G.C.E.

Mrs Kerry Beasley, B.A., P.G.C.E.

Head of Drama, English

Mr Jamie Billman, B.A., QTS

Mr Jamie Billman, B.A., QTS

General Subjects (Year 3)

Mrs Christine Bowyer

Mrs Christine Bowyer

Mandarin Teacher

Mrs Emma Boyt, B.A, P.G.C.E., PG Cert in SEND, MDG

Mrs Emma Boyt, B.A, P.G.C.E., PG Cert in SEND, MDG

Head of Learning Support, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Mr Matthew Buck, B.Sc.,QTS

Mr Matthew Buck, B.Sc.,QTS

Head of D.T., Maths

Mr Nick Chapman, B.Sc, P.G.C.E.

Mr Nick Chapman, B.Sc, P.G.C.E.

Director of Studies (Maternity Cover), Head of Science

Mrs Gilly Chitty, B.A. P.G.C.E.

Mrs Gilly Chitty, B.A. P.G.C.E.

Head of English, Girls’ Games

Mr Richard Chuter, B.Ed.

Mr Richard Chuter, B.Ed.

Head of Boys’ Games, French, Maths

Mr Stuart Coulthart, M.A., P.G.C.A.E.

Mr Stuart Coulthart, M.A., P.G.C.A.E.

Deputy Head, Head of Religious Studies

After a happy and successful time at Framlingham College, Stuart Coulthart read Theology and Ethics in Lancaster with teacher training following at UEA. Positions in leading prep schools in Nairobi and London all predated his move to Town Close. Stuart is joint deputy head in the Prep department and leads the teaching of religious studies in the School. A research masters at Warwick University gave him the chance to explore the benefits of children engaging with current affairs within the RS classroom. Travel, theatre and opera take up much of his time outside of term time.

Mrs Sarah Drake, B.A

Mrs Sarah Drake, B.A

Learning Support Assistant

Mrs Sarah Gale, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

Mrs Sarah Gale, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

Learning Support Assistant

Miss Claire Goddard, N.N.E.B.

Miss Claire Goddard, N.N.E.B.

Year 3&4 Teaching Assistant, Dance Coach & First Aid

Mrs Louise Guymer, NVQ 3

Mrs Louise Guymer, NVQ 3

Reading Teaching Assistant

Mrs Shane Hale, B.Ed.

Mrs Shane Hale, B.Ed.

General subjects (Year 3). Girls Games

Mrs Jessica Hale, N.P.L.Q, I.Q.L Level 2

Mrs Jessica Hale, N.P.L.Q, I.Q.L Level 2

Swimming Coach

Mrs Michele Harman, B.Ed.

Mrs Michele Harman, B.Ed.

Head of Art

Mrs Philippa James, B.A., M.A., P.G.C.E.

Mrs Philippa James, B.A., M.A., P.G.C.E.

Pastoral Lead Year 5 & 6, General Subjects (Year 5), English, Drama

Mr Richard Kendrick, B.A.

Mr Richard Kendrick, B.A.

Head of History, Boys’ Games

Mrs Suzannah Koczur, MusB, LRAM, LRSM, PG Dip (RAM), P.G.C.E.

Mrs Suzannah Koczur, MusB, LRAM, LRSM, PG Dip (RAM), P.G.C.E.

Head of Music (and teacher of brass and piano)

Mr Simon Lawry, B.Sc. QTS

Mr Simon Lawry, B.Sc. QTS

Head of Maths, Boys’ Games

Mr George Mann

Mr George Mann

Gap Student

Mrs Pip Mitchell, B.Ed.

Mrs Pip Mitchell, B.Ed.

Girls’ Games, Art

Mrs Louise Moore B.A., P.G.C.E.

Mrs Louise Moore B.A., P.G.C.E.

General Subjects (Year 3)

Mrs Daria Nazarova, M.Sc, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

Mrs Daria Nazarova, M.Sc, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

General Subjects (Year 5). Science Teacher

Mrs Elizabeth Reeves, B.A., P.G.C.E.

Mrs Elizabeth Reeves, B.A., P.G.C.E.

General Subjects (Year 4), Computing

Mrs Jennifer Sims M.Ed, M.A. (Cantab) and P.G.C.E. (Maternity Leave)

Mrs Jennifer Sims M.Ed, M.A. (Cantab) and P.G.C.E. (Maternity Leave)

Director of Studies, Spanish Teacher

Growing up in Norfolk, Jennifer had a very happy childhood and spent lots of her time on musical activities. Following her time at Thorpe House and Norwich School, she went on to read Education and Spanish at Homerton College, Cambridge.  As part of this, she spent a year working in a primary school in Granada, Spain. She graduated with First-Class Honours and stayed at Cambridge University to complete her P.G.C.E. Following this, she moved back to Norfolk and began working at Queen’s Hill Primary School, where she later on took up post as Assistant Headteacher. During this time, she completed her MEd and also worked with the Angles Maths Hub supporting schools across Norfolk to develop a Teaching for Mastery Curriculum. Outside of work, she loves to travel and can normally be found at the weekends cycling around Norfolk on a red tandem with her husband, Ali, or walking in the countryside.

Miss Elizabeth Skinner, M.Mus. (R.C.M.), B.A., P.G.C.E.

Miss Elizabeth Skinner, M.Mus. (R.C.M.), B.A., P.G.C.E.

Assistant Head of Music (and violin, viola and piano teacher)

Miss Elsie Slaats

Miss Elsie Slaats

Gap Student

Mr Andrew Smith, B.Sc., P.G.C.E.

Mr Andrew Smith, B.Sc., P.G.C.E.

Head of Geography, Science, D.T., Boys' Games

Mrs Melanie Underhill, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

Mrs Melanie Underhill, B.Sc, P.G.C.E

English and Drama Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Mr Richard Walker, B.A., P.G.C.E.

Mr Richard Walker, B.A., P.G.C.E.

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Miss Siena Warnes

Miss Siena Warnes

Gap Student

Mr Samuel Westgate

Mr Samuel Westgate

Gap Student

Mrs Helen White, B.A., P.G.C.E.

Mrs Helen White, B.A., P.G.C.E.

English, Geography, Maths and Learning Support

Mrs Jacqueline Wilcox, B.Ed.

Mrs Jacqueline Wilcox, B.Ed.

Head of Girls' Games, Maths, Science

Mr Steve Williams, B.A., P.G.C.E

Mr Steve Williams, B.A., P.G.C.E

Head of Computing and Teacher of Maths

Mrs Sophie Wilson, M.Ed., P.G.C.E.

Mrs Sophie Wilson, M.Ed., P.G.C.E.

General Subjects (Year 4)

Mr Mark Woods, B.Ed.

Mr Mark Woods, B.Ed.

Deputy Head Pastoral, Head of P.E.

With both his Mother and Father in the Royal Navy, Mark spent his early years moving from various military towns and cities. The family settled in Bedfordshire where he attended Stratton Upper school and went on to attend De Montfort University, Bedford. After Graduating with a B.Ed Sec PE (Hons), he and his wife, Laura, relocated to Norwich and fell in love with Norfolk and all it offers. He was head of Boys PE at Aylsham High School where he also ran the school’s football academy and was Head of year 7. He was welcomed into the Town Close community in 2010 as Head of PE and activities and has led the school’s Adventure and Skills Academy. Having spent many years watching and playing football at various levels, he can now often be found on his bike in the lanes of south Norfolk, on the beaches of East Anglia or in the forest near the family home with his children Esme and Millie.

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