We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Barney Durrant as the new Head Master of Brighton College Abu Dhabi, effective from April 2025.

Mr Durrant joins us with a wealth of experience, having led St Lawrence College UK and held senior roles at Harrow International School Hong Kong and Stowe School. His strong belief in academic accountability and holistic education aligns closely with our ethos of kindness and excellence. Mr Durrant holds a BA (Hons) from University College London, a PGCE from Cambridge University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Nottingham. He is dedicated to fostering a culture of kindness, curiosity, and confidence within our community.

Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Durrant said, “I am absolutely delighted to be given this opportunity to lead Brighton College Abu Dhabi, working alongside our outstanding sister schools in Al Ain and Dubai. Having recently visited the school, the culture of kindness, curiosity and confidence was evident in all that the pupils do, both in and outside of the classroom; the opportunities for pupils within Brighton College Abu Dhabi are truly amazing. My family and I are looking forward to our move to the UAE and cannot wait to meet the College community and support the staff and pupils in the pursuit of excellence, building on the outstanding work that has gone before."

Mr Craig Lamshed, General Manager, Brighton Colleges UAE commented, “Through a rigorous selection process by Brighton College UK and Bloom Education, Mr Barney Durrant emerged as an exceptional candidate, unanimously chosen for his alignment with the ethos and values of Brighton College Abu Dhabi. I am confident that he will undoubtedly bring vision, energy, dynamism and a wealth of experience to the role of Head Master.”