Appointment of New Primary Executive Principal

Appointment of New Primary Executive Principal

Ravensworth Primary School announces appointment of new Executive Principal

Orion Education and Ravensworth Primary are delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Bocchi as its new Executive Principal. With over eleven years of successful headship and executive leadership experience, Mr Bocchi brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to transforming educational opportunities for young people.

Throughout his career, Mr Bocchi has demonstrated a passion for building and sustaining high-performing educational communities that serve all learners. He firmly believes that every child deserves access to an exceptional education through a personalised, broad, and balanced curriculum that is both aspirational and engaging.

As Executive Principal, Mr Bocchi will work closely with the Trust, staff, students, families, and the wider community to further strengthen the school's commitment to excellence and equity. With a proven track record of implementing innovative curriculum frameworks that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, he aims to ensure that every student has the support and challenge they need to reach their full potential.

"Education should ignite curiosity and joy in learning while maintaining the highest expectations for all," said Mr Bocchi "I am excited to build upon the strengths of Ravensworth Primary and work collaboratively with the entire school community to create an environment where personalised excellence is not just an aspiration but a daily reality."

Simon Garrill, CEO of Orion Education commented “we were able to choose Mr Bocchi from a strong field and we are delighted to welcome him into our family of schools. I am sure that you will recognise the experience, success and leadership that he will bring to the school, and we look forward to building on the work already done here over recent months”.

We have every confidence that under Mr Bocchi’s leadership, Ravensworth Primary School will grow from strength to strength over the coming years. 

Under Mr Bocchi’s leadership, Ravensworth Primary will continue to prioritise an ambitious and comprehensive educational offer, preparing students not just for academic success, but to become confident, lifelong learners.