Lindsey Millar BA

Assistant Head (Academic)

Lindsey joined Sherborne in 1990 and is responsible for the academic progress of boys in the Third, Fourth and Fifth Forms. She also teaches in the Geography department and has a range of co-curricular roles, including co-ordinating entries for equestrian competitions and was Master in Charge of swimming for 17 years. Lindsey read Geography at Leeds University and completed her PGCE at Cambridge University. Prior to Sherborne, Lindsey taught Geography at Uppingham School.

Away from School, Lindsey’s passion is for her two Irish Draught horses, and her Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Having competed at the Royal International Horse Show on two occasions, the aim now is to qualify for Horse of the Year Show. Lindsey also runs a large horse and dog show at Wincanton during the summer.

Tim Bennett BA(Ed)

Deputy Head (Co-curricular)

Tim joined the school in September 2016 after relocating with his family from London. He previously worked at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet, where he held numerous positions as a member of their Senior Management team including Assistant Head Pastoral, DSL and Heads of both Rugby and Cricket.

Alex Boyd-Williams BA, MEd, PGCE, DipEFC

Deputy Head (Sixth Form)

Alex joined Sherborne School in September 2022 as Deputy Head (Sixth Form). He has as a first-class honours degree in Drama from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, a PGCE from the University of Cambridge and an MEd in Educational Leadership (with Distinction) from the University of Buckingham. He is a great advocate of global education after spending a year studying at the European Film College in Denmark, and, later on, living and working in the Swiss Alps. He has previously taught at Millfield (where he was Director of Drama), was a Housemaster at both Aiglon College and Uppingham School and most recently served as Head of Sixth Form at Framlingham College. His interests include reading, music, walking, running and cycling. Alex is married to Kate, an educational coach, and they have two daughters, Imogen and Camille.

Dr David Cole BSc, MSc, PhD

Bursar

David assumed the role of Bursar in January 2021 having previously held a number of senior roles within both the private and public sectors. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of St Andrews and both a masters and doctorate from the University of Southampton, David began his working career in Hospitality and Leisure with Whitbread plc, working primarily on the early expansion of the Costa Coffee brand post acquisition. His experience of developing and translating strategy into delivery, soon led to senior strategy-based roles with the Law Society and the Serious Organised Crime Agency. Following London’s successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, David joined the executive team of the UK Sports Council for the Beijing, London and Rio quads, ultimately being promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2011. To spend more time with his family David took a role closer to home with the University of Sussex in 2015 as Director of Planning & Performance, with leadership responsibility for the professional staff supporting the University’s eleven Schools of Study. David is married to Vicky with two children who are growing up far too quickly.

Dr Tim Filtness BA, MA, Phd

Deputy Head (Academic)

Tim joined Sherborne in 2014. Prior to that he was Director of Learning at Sir William Perkins’s School and, before that, Head of Biology at Merchant Taylors’, Northwood and at Wellington College. As Deputy Head (Academic) Tim is responsible for teaching and learning at Sherborne, including arranging the School’s curriculum and its staffing.

Matthew Jamieson BA

Senior Deputy Head

As Senior Deputy Head, Matthew’s role incorporates the detailed management of the working week alongside his involvement in wider strategic matters. He moved to Sherborne as Deputy Head (Pastoral) in 2015 after having been Assistant Head (Boarding) at Brighton College and, before that, a Boarding Housemaster at Bedford School. Matthew read History as a sports scholar at The University of Birmingham before serving with the Scots Guards in Iraq, Bosnia and Afghanistan. His experience has made him a great believer in the need for boys to embrace challenge and learn from their inevitable mistakes. Matthew’s wife, Emma, is a Housemistress at Sherborne Girls where they live with their two children. His interests include running, cricket, music and current affairs.

Dr Dominic Luckett BA, DPhil, FRSA, FHA, FCCT

Headmaster and CEO

Dominic took up his appointment as Headmaster and CEO in January 2016. He received a congratulatory first class degree in History from the University of Leicester and then studied for his doctorate on Henry VII at Magdalen College, Oxford.

Anne Megdiche

Director of Admissions

Anne joined Sherborne School in June 2022 and is responsible for the development and delivery of the pupil admissions strategy. Having worked in the independent education sector for 17 years, both at prep school and senior schools, Anne has extensive experience in supporting prospective pupils and their parents during the admissions journey.