THE School

Head’s Welcome

Welcome message from head

At Harrow Nanning, we believe that education is both a privilege and a responsibility — a shared journey of curiosity, courage, and character. As a K–12 community, we have the joy of watching our pupils grow from their earliest steps in learning into young adults ready to engage thoughtfully and confidently with the world around them.

In preparing our pupils to navigate and shape this complex and ever-changing world, we value not only academic excellence, but also the development of empathy, independence, and integrity. We encourage our students to question, to listen, to create, and to lead — guided always by respect for others and a sense of purpose that reaches beyond themselves.

Ours is a community where diversity is celebrated, where every voice is heard, and where belonging is built through kindness and shared endeavour. We take pride in a culture that nurtures resilience and compassion, recognising that true strength lies not in uniformity, but in understanding and valuing difference.

We are equally committed to the wellbeing and personal growth of our pupils as we are to their academic achievements. By cultivating intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a spirit of service, we empower our young people to thrive — both within our school and in the wider world they will go on to shape.

At Harrow Nanning, tradition and innovation meet in dynamic partnership. We are inspired by Harrow’s enduring heritage of excellence, while embracing the opportunities of a modern, global education. Together, we look forward with optimism and imagination, confident in our pupils’ ability to lead lives of meaning, purpose and joy.

Thank you for taking the time to discover more about our remarkable community.

 

 

Joanne Dunphy

Head

NPQH
Senior Examiner, Cambridge International
Inspector, ISI

Ms Dunphy brings over 20 years of leadership and teaching experience across some of the UK’s leading schools, including public, independent, and girls’ schools. She previously held a senior leadership position at the prestigious Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

She pursued advanced studies at the University of Oxford and has extensive expertise in strategic leadership, school operations, and academic improvement. Under her leadership, schools have achieved notable progress in overall performance and student achievement.

Ms Dunphy is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and aspirational school culture. As an educational leader with an international outlook, she strives to achieve a strong balance between academic excellence and holistic student development.

Tina Quan

Teaching Assistant

Tina graduated from Worcester University. She has over 5 years teaching experience. In Tina’s opinion, teachers should be students’ friends as well as their masters. A teacher is a person knowledgeable also a good sample for students.​