Welcome

Dear Parents,

It is my great honour to join Sherborne School Jeddah as your Executive Head of School and to lead the opening of this exceptional new school. I am delighted to be part of this historic moment as we bring the distinguished Sherborne tradition to Jeddah for the very first time.

Having over 16 years to educational leadership across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, I am deeply passionate about creating learning environments where every child can flourish. At Sherborne School Jeddah, we have the unique opportunity to establish a school that combines the distinguished heritage and academic rigour of Sherborne with an innovative, forward-thinking approach that prepares our pupils for success in an ever-evolving world.

My vision for our new school centres on nurturing curiosity, character, and excellence in every pupil. Together with our Founding Head of Prep School, Mr Joe Paget, our dedicated teachers and founding families, we will create a community where academic achievement goes hand-in-hand with personal growth, creativity, and global citizenship. I am committed to ensuring that each child develops not only the knowledge and skills they need to excel, but also the confidence, resilience, and compassion to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

I look forward to working closely with you as partners in your child’s educational journey, and I am eager to meet each founding family as we establish and shape the bright future of Sherborne School Jeddah together.

Warm regards,

Rachael Giles
Executive Head of School
Sherborne School Jeddah