A NEW Interim principal, Anna Willcox, has been appointed at the Manor CE Primary School.
Anna will hold the position for a transitional period until January 2023, when it is planned that a new principal will be appointed at the school.
The White Horse Federation reports, “Anna Wilcox was previously principal at Forest & Sandridge Primary School, where she spent 15 successful years in the role. While at the school, Forest & Sandridge increased their Ofsted rating from Satisfactory to Good, while growing the school intake significantly from 226 to 462 total pupils.
“Since leaving Forest & Sandridge, Mrs Willcox has held a senior school improvement position at The White Horse Federation, and has spent two successful years as interim principal at Moredon Primary School and Bowerhill Primary School.
“Mrs Willcox’s appointment follows the departure of Hannah Gordon, who will join Grange Junior School in Swindon.”
Director of Primary Schools at The White Horse Federation, Simon Cowley, adds, “Anna has an exceptional track record of school improvement, firstly during her 15 years at Forest & Sandridge and more recently as an interim principal.
“She is very familiar with the local community in Melksham, and stands in good stead to continue improvement at The Manor during this transitional period.”
