From September 2024, Dr Susannah Abbott has been Belmont's new Head.

She was the Senior Deputy Head of Queen's College, London, a role she combined with Acting Head of Queen’s College Prep School. Prior to Queen’s, she taught for 10 years at Harrow School, becoming the first ever female House Master there.

Her undergraduate degree and PhD are in History, and she has also taught undergraduates at Reading University. She is a keen sportswoman, having played football in the Premiership - appearing in the FA Cup final in 2003. She is now a member of the FA Council, representing all independent schools in the country.

It has been a pleasure to welcome Dr Abbott into the Mill Hill family.

Find out more about Dr Abbott below:

What do you love about Belmont?

Every morning, I still get the wow factor when I get out of the car and take in the incredible grounds. Above all, it is the community feel and seeing the values of Be Kind, Be Brave, Be You, being lived out every day by the staff and children.

Are there any plans you can share?

We are starting to introduce pets: Aslan the cat is becoming a regular feature, and a dog is looking to follow. Also, we are in partnership with the FA to promote girls' football, which will be exciting.

Here are nine facts that you may not know about Belmont’s ninth Head:

1. I was banned from playing football in Year 8 because I was a girl

2. I captained Middlesex Women and Reading FC (in my day)

3. I have played in an FA Cup final

4. I joined the police force but only lasted three weeks

5. I am addicted to chocolate

6. When I first started teaching, I was offered a history teaching job at Mill Hill and (politely) turned it down

7. I have a PhD in the languages of anti-Catholicism and anti-Popery in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

8. I was the first female House Master at Harrow School

9. My favourite number is 11

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