Category Archives: Christopher Ramsey

Seth begins new term as Whitgift School’s 30th headmaster

Toby Seth this week became the 30th headmaster in Whitgift School’s 421-year history. But Seth is the fourth head at Whitgift in just eight years, a period of relative turmoil and controversy which saw his predecessor-but-one, Christopher Ramsey, depart somewhat … Continue reading

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Welby’s resignation could yet have consequences in Croydon

The alleged cover-up of the Church of England’s abuse scandal is echoed in the handling of events at £55,000 per year private school in Croydon, where there was a Met Police investigation last year. By STEVEN DOWNES The Archbishops of … Continue reading

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Seth to start as Whitgift School’s new headmaster from 2025

Toby Seth is to take over as headmaster of Whitgift School, it has been announced. The financially challenged Whitgift Foundation, Croydon’s biggest landowners, made the announcement at lunchtime today, with Seth to take charge from September 2025. The Foundation and … Continue reading

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16-year-old Whitgift pupil’s death is linked to text blackmail

‘The world is so cruel’: boy’s father tells Coroner’s Court of family’s pain after latest tragic case The John Whitgift Foundation, a registered charity which has been providing alms and education in Croydon since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, … Continue reading

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Police investigated child abuse claims at Whitgift last year

The Met has confirmed that they followed up complaints about sexual abuse at the £47,000 per year boys’ private school, after pictures and messages were shared on social media, which may have contributed to the suicide of a former teacher. … Continue reading

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Head Ramsey’s exit a ‘shame for school’ admits Foundation

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Borough’s biggest landowners begin search for new head for £24,000 per year private school. By STEVEN DOWNES The shock announcement of the departure of Chris Ramsey as Whitgift’s headmaster is “a great shame for the school”, according … Continue reading

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Another Whitgift shock as second head teacher decides to quit

CROYDON IN CRISIS: To lose one head teacher in a single academic year is unfortunate. For Croydon’s biggest landowners to lose two from their private schools is beginning to appear worrying. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Christopher Ramsey, the headmaster of … Continue reading

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Private school’s sports staff enjoyed £30,000 party at The Ritz

EXCLUSIVE: Whitgift School has charitable status and the generous tax breaks that go with it, yet they spared no expense for a piss up at one of the flashiest venues in the West End. By GENE BRODIE, education correspondent Whitgift … Continue reading

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New head: ‘I worry about gap between debate and intolerance’

The new headmaster of one of Croydon’s biggest and most influential schools has called for more independent, challenging thought and debate as a challenge to increasing levels of intolerance. “Breadth of experience, breadth of reading and willingness to engage are … Continue reading

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