Who's Who at Priory

At Priory, we are proud to be a thriving and inclusive community where dedicated staff, motivated students, and supportive parents and carers work in close partnership. We share high aspirations for every young person and are committed to creating an environment where all students are encouraged to aim high and fulfil their potential.

Our school community includes over 1,150 students, around 100 teaching staff, and more than 30 valued support staff. With a school of this size, we recognise the importance of open, clear, and effective communication to ensure everyone feels informed, supported, and connected.

Information about our Governing Body, including its structure and membership, can be found on our Governance page.

Contact with our staff should be made either by email or phone call, depending on urgency. We understand that issues regarding your child can be worrying and as a parent/carer you want answers and resolutions quickly. For a quick response, and so your enquiry can be forwarded to the appopriate staff member if you are not sure who contact, please email our School Office at info@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Senior Leadership Team 

Jon Curtis-Brignell
Headteacher
JCB@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 201                                                              

Laura Douse                                                                                                          
Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)
LJD@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 213              

Danny Lawson
Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion)
DRL@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 332                                                                                                                                                          

Year Teams

Nicole Drysdale
NDH@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 304
Head of Year 7 

Rebecca Bradshaw-Bleach
RBB@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 311
Head of Year 7  

Brandon Cannon
BC@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk Ext 311
Deputy Head of Year 7                                                                   

Amy Rixson
Head of Year 8
AXR@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 305

Claire Bouskill
Assistant Head of Year 8
CBB@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk Ext 382

Gill Checkley
Head of Year 9
GC@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 381   

Emma Sheffield
Assistant Head of Year 9
ES@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 207   

Debbie Plant
Assistant Head of Year 10
DJP@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 205                                                                     

Becca French
Head of Year 10
BLF@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 316                                                                  

Nick Davis
Head of Year 11
NAD@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 303     

Carolyn Ross
Assistant Head of Year 11
CR@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 310        

Safeguarding

Suzanne Howells
Assistant Headteacher (Safeguarding & Welfare)
Designated Safeguarding Lead
SH@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 377     

Kate Selby
Safeguarding Manager (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
KSE@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 356 

SEND

Jess Dench
Lead SENDCo 
senco@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 314                                                                           

Emma Saadatzadeh
Lead SENDCo                                                                                                 
senco@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  Ext 314   

Please use our general enquiry form to contact all other members of teaching and support staff.