Mr R J Newman
Head of Prep and Second Master, Deputy DSL
BA PGCE
Robbie grew up just a stone’s throw away from the Blue Coat campus and has always had a strong understanding of the School’s history and reputation. He began his teaching career in the History Department at Wells Cathedral School, where he enjoyed a number of other roles that included Master in Charge of Cricket and Academic Head of Sixth Form.
As Head of Boarding at St Peter’s Prep School in Devon, Robbie found developing the extra-curricular programme especially rewarding alongside establishing a thriving flexi-boarding community.
Robbie has worked at The Blue Coat School since 2017 and he is responsible for the day to day running of Prep. In 2022, Robbie played a central role in the organisation of the 300th anniversary celebrations at Blue Coat and in 2023 he was instrumental in the implementation of BCS Digital Learning, a 1:1 iPad programme across Year 3 to Year 6.
Robbie is married to Claire, who is Head of Languages at the School, and they have two daughters who have both flourished as a result of a Blue Coat education.
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