THE headmaster of Wellington School, Henry Price, is moving on to pastures new at the end of the next academic year.

Mr Price, who became headmaster at the independent school in 2014, is taking on the same role at Oakham School in Rutland.

Mr Price is moving closer to family and has existing connections with what will be his new school.

He joined Wellington School from Rugby where he was Head of Classics and a Senior Housemaster.

He was educated at Eton and Oxford and has maintained Wellington School’s strong academic reputation while emphasising the importance of a rich co-curriculum and excellent pastoral care.

Wellington School’s chairman of Governors Anna Govey congratulated Henry, wife Mary and their family on his new role.

She said: “It is testimony to the quality of his leadership, integrity and passion for education – we are delighted this has been recognised by Oakham School.”

Anna added: “Over the coming months, the Board of Governors will conduct a thorough recruitment process and is confident of making an outstanding appointment to lead the school from September 2019.

“Wellington has an excellent reputation nationally and locally for the quality of its academic results, the breadth of opportunity beyond the classroom and its strong relationships across the school. We will undoubtedly attract a very strong field.”