Headteacher Appointed for Salisbury’s All-Through School - Chafyn-Godolphin
Mr Chris Eades has been appointed as the first Headteacher for the combined Chafyn‑Godolphin School. He will take up the role in September 2026, when Chafyn Grove and Godolphin formally unite to become Chafyn‑Godolphin, an all‑through independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19. In the new school, Simon Head, Head of Chafyn Grove, and Jenny Price, Head of Godolphin, will continue to lead the Prep and Senior Schools respectively, working closely with Mr Eades to ensure continuity, stability, and a clear shared vision as the two schools come together.
Mr Eades joins from Tonbridge School, where he is a Boarding Housemaster, History teacher and 1st XV rugby coach. He brings extensive experience from leading independent schools including Harrow, Bradfield College and King Edward’s School, Southampton.
A History graduate of the University of Southampton, Mr Eades holds a PGCE from the University of Bath and a Master’s in Education from the Institute of Education (UCL). Alongside his teaching and pastoral leadership roles, he has also served as Chair of Governors at a girls’ grammar school, overseeing significant school improvement and sixth form development.
Speaking about his appointment, Mr Eades said:
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I am honoured to have been appointed as Head of Chafyn-Godolphin. Both Chafyn Grove and Godolphin have long-standing traditions of academic ambition and strong pastoral care and it is a privilege to build on the strengths of both schools as we bring them together. I am excited to lead a school that combines high expectations with warmth, breadth of opportunity and a forward-looking spirit.
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Fiona Boulton OBE, Director of Independent Schools at United Learning which operates the schools said:
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We are extremely pleased to have appointed someone of Chris’ calibre and experience who shares our ambition for Chafyn-Godolphin and understands what parents and pupils already value and cherish about the two schools
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The formation of Chafyn-Godolphin in September 2026 will create the only school in Salisbury offering a seamless educational journey from nursery through to sixth form, strengthening educational provision for families across the city and surrounding area.
This appointment represents a significant and positive step for education in Salisbury, providing strong, collaborative leadership and clear momentum as the new all-through school prepares to serve families across the region for generations to come.
Mr Chris Eades has been appointed as the first Headteacher for the combined Chafyn‑Godolphin School. He will take up the role in September 2026, when Chafyn Grove and Godolphin formally unite to become Chafyn‑Godolphin, an all‑through independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19. In the new school, Simon Head, Head of Chafyn Grove, and Jenny Price, Head of Godolphin, will continue to lead the Prep and Senior Schools respectively, working closely with Mr Eades to ensure continuity, stability, and a clear shared vision as the two schools come together.
Mr Eades joins from Tonbridge School, where he is a Boarding Housemaster, History teacher and 1st XV rugby coach. He brings extensive experience from leading independent schools including Harrow, Bradfield College and King Edward’s School, Southampton.
A History graduate of the University of Southampton, Mr Eades holds a PGCE from the University of Bath and a Master’s in Education from the Institute of Education (UCL). Alongside his teaching and pastoral leadership roles, he has also served as Chair of Governors at a girls’ grammar school, overseeing significant school improvement and sixth form development.
Speaking about his appointment, Mr Eades said:
“ I am honoured to have been appointed as Head of Chafyn-Godolphin. Both Chafyn Grove and Godolphin have long-standing traditions of academic ambition and strong pastoral care and it is a privilege to build on the strengths of both schools as we bring them together. I am excited to lead a school that combines high expectations with warmth, breadth of opportunity and a forward-looking spirit. ”
Fiona Boulton OBE, Director of Independent Schools at United Learning which operates the schools said:
“ We are extremely pleased to have appointed someone of Chris’ calibre and experience who shares our ambition for Chafyn-Godolphin and understands what parents and pupils already value and cherish about the two schools ”
The formation of Chafyn-Godolphin in September 2026 will create the only school in Salisbury offering a seamless educational journey from nursery through to sixth form, strengthening educational provision for families across the city and surrounding area.
This appointment represents a significant and positive step for education in Salisbury, providing strong, collaborative leadership and clear momentum as the new all-through school prepares to serve families across the region for generations to come.