Peter Shaw is the founding principal of Ark Blake Academy in East Croydon. Mr Shaw is an experienced educator who has held senior leadership roles at several well-known and successful schools. Previously he was Acting Headteacher/ Deputy Headteacher at The Grey Coat Hospital in Westminster, one of the top 100 performing non–selective state schools in the country.

Siân Maddrell is the Regional Director for our secondary schools in South London and Hastings. Siân is a successful school leader with more than 25 years’ experience. Previously, she was Headteacher of The Grey Coat Hospital for eight years.