Welcome.

  • Eileen is a highly regarded member of the independent sector in the UK where she was Chair of the Prep Heads’ Committee for the Girls’ Day School Trust, a role which included acting as mentor to other Preparatory School Heads across the UK.

    Eileen was Head of the Preparatory School at Ipswich High School, a co-educational private school at Woolverstone Hall, where she spent 10 years. She has international experience as the Founding Head of Craigclowan Prep in China and Head of the junior school at The British School of Cairo.

    She is both an Independent Schools Inspectorate and Penta Inspector.

    Eileen has a history of fostering a fun, safe learning environment, maximising academic achievement and providing a broad and rich experience from sports through to forest and beach school programmes.

As parents, we are sure that you want your child to enjoy a joyful and fulfilled childhood. One which is full of happy memories, nature, and adventures and one which does not end too soon. At ISJ, we couldn’t agree more. Do read on to find out how we provide the perfect environment for your son or daughter to thrive.

“Children are encouraged to use their imagination, think creatively, and explore the world around them”

From their first day, they are immersed and inspired by our broad and rigorous academic curriculum. They benefit from exemplary and dynamic teaching that preserves their joy in learning while also developing the discipline of study as they mature; as you would expect from one of the most effective independent schools in the world.

Our exceptionally skilled and experienced staff provide them with deeply personalized support and encouragement, ensuring that they develop academic confidence, reach their full potential, and expand their horizons. They are encouraged to use their imagination, think creatively, explore the world around them, be ambitious, and strive for excellence. They become team players, leaders, and innovators. Most importantly – they learn how to think, not what to think.

With sporting, cultural, and artistic opportunities in abundance, they find new talents and passions. They enjoy quests and adventures in our stunning grounds with their friends, while developing new skills and knowledge through exclusive access to our first-class facilities.

As they grow, like all our boys and girls, they develop strength of character, good manners, and empathy. They are naturally ambitious and resilient but also compassionate and aware of their responsibilities to society. Most importantly, they are at the heart of our close and nurturing community and know that they are genuinely cared for and valued for who they are.

Choosing the right school for your child is not easy, but I have every confidence that you will find what you are looking for at ISJ. Do come and see us to find out; you can be sure of a warm welcome.

With all good wishes,