THE HEAD'S WELCOME
It is my pleasure to introduce you to our wonderful school; a lively and welcoming community where every student is supported to achieve great things, and where curiosity, ambition and generosity thrive.
At Sir William Perkins's School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them, and in return they can expect the best from us. We provide teaching of the highest quality, where each individual is stretched and challenged and given the tailored support and attention required.
With access to a diverse co-curricular programme, students are accomplished all-rounders with university statements studded with personal achievements and successes. Our students leave us in Year 13 with determination and clearly defined ambition, ready to make their mark on the world.
As we embark on our 300th anniversary, we are delighted to announce that from 2026, in a phased approach, boys will also be able to benefit from the educational and pastoral excellence we offer.
Ms Debbie Picton, Head
Ms Debbie Picton MA (Oxon) is the Head at Sir William Perkins's School.
Debbie is a graduate of the University of Oxford where she read for a degree in Classics. She joined SWPS with an impressive record of leadership roles within both single sex and co-educational schools. She began her career at Highgate School, and following a variety of roles within the school, rose to Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Head of Higher Education. From there she moved to North London Collegiate School as Assistant Head, Director of Sixth Form and then to Bancroft’s School as Senior Deputy Head. She was appointed Head of Sir William Perkins’s School in September 2023.
The School is regulated by the Department for Education whose contact details can be found on the DfE website: www.education.gov.uk and we are noted on the Edubase register available at: www.edubase.gov.uk. We are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate - click here for our most recent Inspection Report.