Matt is a very experienced prep school Head, with a strong track record of success in school leadership and management. A Psychology graduate with 23 years’ experience in education, he has taught in both the state and independent sectors. His early career was based around the West Midlands, but he has recently returned to the UK after ten years overseas, latterly in Saudi Arabia as Head of Aldenham Prep in Riyadh and prior to that in Kazakhstan as Head of Junior School at Haileybury Almaty.

Committed to a clear educational vision focused on providing a happy, nurturing environment where quality learning takes place and the needs of each child are fulfilled, Matt is now responsible for the management and strategic direction of Crescent School as part of the wider Princethorpe Foundation.

Married with four children, Matt is also a committed endurance athlete, having completed Ironman triathlons and marathons in his spare time.

Commenting on his appointment, Ed Hester, Foundation Principal, said, “We had a very strong field of candidates for the post and Matt impressed us all with his enthusiasm, knowledge and insight, his fine educational credentials and swift rapport with the children. We are confident that he is the right person to take the Crescent to new heights and we will also value his contribution to the overall Foundation.”

Matt Aston, new Crescent School Headmaster, comments, “I am excited and honoured to have taken on the Headship of Crescent School and look forward to building on the exceptional work of Joe Thackway. I recognise and fully appreciate what a special community Crescent School is and upholding its values and building on its success will be central to my role. I am very much enjoying getting to know pupils, parents and staff.”

As part of his induction process Crescent’s new Headmaster, was thoroughly quizzed by Crescent's pupil Heads of School, Felicity and Feranmi. They asked him questions submitted by pupils from across the year groups. You can watch their interview here.