Summer 2 2026
H O L L A N D PA R K S C H O O L
In The Know
Edition 6
Dear Parents,
As we reach the end of the academic year, I find myself reflecting with enormous pride on all that we have achieved together. This has been a defining year in the recent history of Holland Park School. Our recent Ofsted outcome gave us the opportunity to recognise how far we have come, but more importantly, it reaffirmed the ambition that continues to drive us forward. Outstanding schools are never finished. They continue to ask what more they can do, how much further they can go, and how many more young lives they can enrich. Having led a number of schools throughout my career, I can say with complete honesty that Holland Park School is a truly special place. It is the people who make it so: a remarkable staff body whose professionalism, dedication and care for young people are evident every day; students who are curious, thoughtful, resilient and exceptionally talented; families whose quiet encouragement, generosity and trust enable our community to flourish and our wonderful PTA, whose tireless support, generosity and commitment quietly enrich school life in countless ways, often behind the scenes. Together, you have created a school with a distinctive character and an unwavering commitment to excellence.