Press release – for immediate release 14 March 2021
Badminton School appoints Head of Junior School Badminton School is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Heidi Pedlar as the Head of Badminton Junior School. Ms Pedlar will join the independent Day and Boarding School based in Bristol from Bristol Grammar School where she is currently Assistant Head (Pastoral and Daily Operations) and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Prior roles include Head of Juniors and Head of PrePrep at Walhampton School, Hampshire and Head of Juniors at Norman Court Prep School, Hampshire. Ms Pedlar has both a BSc (Hons) in Physical Education, Sports Science and Recreation Management and a MSc Recreation Management from Loughborough University in addition to a PGCE in Primary Education (specialising in Science) from Warwick University. Her keen interest in Sport, both in the School environment and as an enhancement to pupil wellbeing and development, exemplify her excellent fit for the Junior School community. Ms Pedlar said of her new appointment; “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Badminton. During my previous visits to Badminton for sporting events, I have always been taken aback by the warm and friendly nature of the school. I am really looking forward to becoming part of the school community and getting to know the girls and their families. Our adventure is just beginning, in the words of Dr Seuss ‘We are off to great places, today is our day!’”. Mrs Tear, Head of Badminton School; “The selection panel and I believe Badminton has found an inspiring, engaging leader who embodies Badminton’s vision and values and we look forward to welcoming Ms Pedlar as a senior member of staff to Badminton School. We were particularly impressed with the relevance and depth of her experience and are confident that Badminton Junior School will thrive under Ms Pedlar’s leadership in the years ahead”. Badminton Junior School welcomes Ms Pedlar as their new Head, effective September 2021. ENDS Contact for all media enquiries, including request for images and interviews: Karin Ashwell, Marketing Manager tel. 07730 667491 About Badminton School Established in 1858, Badminton is a thriving, independent boarding and day School for girls aged 3-18, based in the leafy outskirts of Bristol. The School prides itself on its consistent academic achievements, which enables the girls to a wealth of world-class universities. Badminton offers an education which nurtures intellectual curiosity while being challenging and fun. In the latest published Sunday Times “Parent Power” report, Badminton was once again in the top 20
Independent Schools for girls in the country and was ranked third best Independent School of any type in the South West. There is an important place in the world for strong female communities, and Badminton is one of these: the community is diverse, International yet also local. There are excellent facilities and some of the best boarding and pastoral care provision of any school. Additional facts: Headmistress: Mrs Rebecca Tear BSc Hons MA PGCE PGDip Nursery/Junior School/Senior School/Sixth Form Total number of pupils: 500 Total number of boarders: 165 3 Boarding houses: Sanderson (age 9-12) / Bartlett (age 12-16) / Sixth Form (age 16-18) Academic Programmes: GCSE/GSCE and A Level Teacher to Pupil ratio: 1:7
Ms Heidi Pedlar