Elizabeth Knight has been appointed as the new head of Wycliffe College Prep school, one of Gloucestershire's leading independent schools for children aged four to 13 years old.
A seasoned education leader with more than 15 years of senior leadership experience, Elizabeth is taking up the role in September 2025, for the start of the new academic year.
Joining Wycliffe from the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), Elizabeth held the role of head of strategy and led key initiatives across the sector.
Past experience includes vice principal, deputy head pastoral and director of boarding, across several prominent independent schools, all of which gave her a deep understanding of how to support
pupils at every stage of their educational journey, with a particular emphasis
on the formative prep years.
Christian San José, head of Wycliffe College, which is based on a 52-acre campus in the Stroud countryside, said: 'We are delighted to
welcome Elizabeth and her family to Wycliffe. She will bring a thoughtful, calm
and purposeful approach to leadership, with a genuine commitment to placing
children at the centre of school life, aligning with our Wycliffe values.
'I am confident that, under Elizabeth’s leadership, Wycliffe College Prep will
continue to be a place where children are nurtured, challenged and empowered to
thrive.
'Her warmth and authenticity will further strengthen the Prep’s
distinctive character and close-knit community.'
Elizabeth added: 'I am very excited to be joining Wycliffe College Prep. I have
been struck by the sense of care, ambition and community that underpins
everything Wycliffe stands for. It is clear this is a place where kindness,
curiosity and individuality are truly valued and where each child is supported
to grow and flourish, both in and beyond the classroom.
'I believe wholeheartedly in an education that nurtures curiosity, confidence,
empathy and resilience, all within a school culture that has high expectations
and academic aspiration, balanced with warmth, joy and laughter. When children
feel happy and secure, they thrive – in their learning, in their relationships and in who they are becoming.
'Wycliffe is clearly a very special place and it will be a privilege to build
on its many strengths and to work with parents and the wider community to help
shape the next stage of its journey.'
