John Whitgift Foundation is delighted to welcome Mr Toby Seth, MA as the new permanent Headmaster of Whitgift School.
Mr Seth joins us from The Pocklington School Foundation in Yorkshire, where he fostered a warm and thriving school environment during his Headship, leading the school through the challenging pandemic years and prioritising high-quality pastoral care and education.
Toby’s appointment was announced in April 2024 following a highly competitive process. Since then, Toby has been working with staff, students and families at Whitgift to gear up for the new academic year.
For the 2024/25 academic year Whitgift school was led by Andrew Halls, OBE, previously Head of KCS Wimbledon and Magdalen College.
Educated at Dulwich College before graduating from Trinity College, Cambridge, where he read Modern and Medieval Languages, Toby started his teaching career at Dulwich College in 2002. He then held a variety of teaching and leadership posts at Wellington College, The Godolphin and Latymer School and The King’s School Macclesfield, prior to his move to Pocklington.
Toby Seth said:
I am delighted to have now started as Headmaster of Whitgift School – and what an astonishing place it is. Bursting with opportunity and full of fantastic colleagues – all of whom work to challenge and support the talented, energetic and grounded young men who learn here in this very special community.
Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chair of John Whitgift Foundation, commented:
We are thrilled Toby is now in post leading Whitgift School. I am certain he will lead the staff and student body with great energy, experience and commitment, building on the many strengths that define Whitgift school: excellence, perseverance, and the spirit of community. Welcome Mr Seth!
Nick Edwards, Chair of the Whitgift School Committee said:
Whitgift School is one of the most successful boys’ schools in the country. Under Toby’s leadership it will continue to transform boys’ lives and shape the local community for the better. I am looking forward to working with him, parents, pupils and staff on developing the strategic vision for Whitgift school for years ahead.
