March 31st 2021
We are delighted to share news of the appointment of Mrs Natalie Bone as Head of Sherborne Prep from 1 September 2021.
Mrs Bone is currently Head of Junior School at Sidcot School, having previously been a Houseparent and teacher of Mathematics at Millfield School and Head of Mathematics and a House Parent at Millfield Preparatory School. Natalie has a degree in Economics from the University of Reading and before entering teaching was a professional dressage competitor and trainer as well as having a successful City career in investment management. Natalie is married to Matt, the Director of Art at Sherborne School, and they have grown up children, as well as several horses and dogs.
Natalie is extremely excited about the prospect of taking the helm at Sherborne Prep: she says, ‘I am delighted and honoured to have been chosen to lead this wonderful school and build upon the excellent legacy that Nick Folland leaves behind. I am very much looking forward to working with the whole community to take the school from strength to strength at this exciting time.'
Commenting on the appointment, Dr Dominic Luckett, Headmaster of Sherborne School and Chief Executive of Sherborne School Group, said: ““Natalie’s passion and enthusiasm shone out during the recruitment process. Her energy and drive will be invaluable as we start to realise the many exciting opportunities made possible by the recently announced merger between Sherborne School and Sherborne Prep. Natalie has the dedication and vision to build on the distinctive character and values of the Prep and I am very much looking forward to working with such an inspiring leader.”
Natalie’s appointment and the merger between the two schools, which takes legal effect on 1 April, means that this is a wonderfully exciting time for the Sherborne School Group.
