A PRESTIGIOUS school has unveiled its first ever female head.

Emma Goldsmith will take up the role at Dragon School from September.

She becomes the twelfth head of the school in its 144-year history, succeeding Crispin Hyde-Dunn.

“I am thrilled to be appointed as head of the Dragon, it will be a privilege to lead this extraordinary school,” she said.

“The future is full of possibilities and I am looking forward to meeting the children, staff, parents and old Dragons over the coming months.”

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Mrs Goldsmith has previously worked as deputy head at Bloxham School, near Banbury, where she also worked as housemistress, setting up the first girls’ boarding house.

She will move to the Dragon from her position as head of Winchester House School, where she won ‘Best Head of a Prep School’ at the 2019 Tatler Awards.

Andrew Webb, chair of governors at the Dragon, said: “Emma brings a wealth of teaching and leadership experience, and we are excited by her deep understanding of the needs of pupils and their families.

“Her knowledge of both prep and senior schools will be invaluable in ensuring the Dragon remains at the forefront of prep school education.”

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