OUR VISION AND VALUES

Endeavour MAT was created to extend opportunities to all students in its care. We are unique in the area in that we have both selective and non-selective schools in the Trust which means that staff and students at the school will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with their counterparts at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and via alliances with other prestigious secondary schools within Kent.

Endeavour MAT accepts that a ‘one size fits all’ approach to education restricts student progress and therefore we promote a personalised approach to teaching and learning in all of its schools. Students are loosely set according to their relative performance in different subjects and are also gender set where appropriate, to ensure learning approaches can be tailored to meet individual and group requirements. Active learning rather than passive learning is encouraged and the schools take steps to ensure that as far as possible, any potential barriers to learning are removed for students.

In Stone Lodge School we share a core belief that emotional wellbeing and academic attainment go hand in hand. As with all Endeavour MAT schools, students are encouraged to adopt a growth mindset (Endeavour Mindset), which is critical to personal development and there is a collective appreciation that intelligence is neither fixed nor finite as we all embark on a journey of self-improvement.

Our vision is clear: We want all of our students to graduate from Stone Lodge School with the capacity to make significant changes for the better within their local, national and global community.

Our values are summed up using the following acronym:

R I D E S

Respect

We acknowledge that members of our school community are consistently expected to give due regard to the feelings, wishes, and rights of others. We accept the premise that we should treat others as we would wish to be treated.

Integrity

is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. This is an important value within Stone Lodge School

Determination

All stakeholders are expected to show drive and a will to succeed. This is often known as having ‘grit’. In the Stone Lodge community, all stakeholders are expected to try their hardest and not easily surrender when a task appears to be too difficult.

Equality

of Opportunity refers to the fact that Stone Lodge is keen to ensure fairness and an absence of discrimination, in the sense that opportunities are available for all students within the school, regardless of any protected characteristics such as race, colour, age, gender, national origin, religion, or mental or physical disabilities.

Self-Management

All our students are expected to manage their time, resources and behaviours to ensure they reach their potential and add to the common good.

The Headteacher’s introduction to our school

We are delighted to share the below film which provides an insight into our visions and values in action!

THE SCHOOL DAY

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday school hours are 08:40 – 15:30
Wednesday school hours are 08:40 – 14:30
Our timetables are below

Governance

Stone Lodge School is part of Endeavour MAT, which has its own website to explain the overall strategic Trust structure. At local level however, each school has its own Local Governing Body (LGB). Dr Cusick, the Headteacher, is an ex-officio governor. We are pleased to have recruited a diverse group of people with complementary strengths and experience.

The role of the LGB to monitor the effectiveness of the school’s vision, plans and implementation such that the school is compliant with national policies and provides value for money. Since moving into the new building in April 2022, the LGB has been able to increase its physical presence in the school, meeting more staff, students, parents and carers. We are enormously proud of how our staff, students, parents and carers have embraced all of the changes. Our evidence to date, which includes some nationally comparable data, suggests that our students are doing extremely well.

Sara Kemsley, chairs the LGB at Stone Lodge School.

To contact Sara Kemsley, email office@stonelodgeschool.co.uk marking your message for her attention.
Sara has prepared a short explanation of how and when governors can get involoved in matters of concern to parents and carers. Before contacting her, please click here to read the document as it may save you time and worry.

GOVERNING BODY		TERM OF OFFICE	APPOINTED BY
Sara Kemsley, Chair	Sara is a retired secondary school Head Teacher with a considerable depth of experience in education. She was the Vice-Chair of Trustees of Endeavour MAT and agreed to chair the LGB at Stone Lodge School during its opening phase. Sara is also a Trustee for the Gravesham Learning Partnership and has a strong interest and expertise in bringing about educational improvement. She is an accomplished musician and conducts a local choir as well as playing her flute in chamber music ensembles.	01.10.19-30.09.28	Trust
Catherine Cusick, Headteacher	Catherine joined Stone Lodge School as Headteacher on 01st May 2025.	N/A	Ex-Officio
Kplom Lotsu, Vice Chair	I am delighted to be given the opportunity to serve as a community Governor of this thriving school and to bring, perhaps, one of the most important perspectives in the school community – that of the parents – to the discussions of the Governing Body. As well as a parent perspective, I bring to the governing body significant experience in programme and project management, strategy development and delivery and change management expertise developed over many years as a senior leader in a Local Authority. My focus in the short term will be supporting the excellent work of the team in ensuring that we have a balanced budget focussed on delivering the priorities that matter to our children, parents and other stakeholders from across the local community and that we constantly challenge ourselves to deliver value for money in everything that we do.	27.03.25-26.03.28	Trust
Lyndsey West, Governor	Lyndsey is thrilled to join the Local Governing Body. She has a keen interest in bridging the gap between schools and the work environment, providing exposure, insight, support and training to the next generation of young individuals as they embark on their next steps as young adults. With 2 children currently in secondary schools which are part of Endeavour MAT, she was keen to bring her skillset and experience to Stone Lodge School. Lyndsey is the Director of Operations for KpH Deconstruction Services Ltd and is responsible for the overall delivery of the business including its corporate strategy, finance, HR and Quality Management. Lyndsey has spent the past 15 years in the Construction Industry and has built up a wealth of experience in that time. She is keen to encourage other young ladies to follow in her footsteps and challenge the status quo.	27.06.22-26.06.28	Trust
Wendy McCouaig, Staff Governor	Wendy joined the Local Governing Body as a Staff Governor on 27 September 2022.	27.09.22-26.09.28	Staff
James Antonelli, Staff Governor	I am a history teacher who joined the school in September 2024. I bring a wealth of pastoral experience in my capacity as head of year from my previous school and have taught across a wide range of subjects within the humanities faculty. I am a form tutor and have a genuine passion and love of learning which I am hoping to impart to the students to achieve the best outcomes possible. I have experience in the sports and marketing field and have been a qualified teacher for over 10 years and have taught in schools in London and Kent. I am hoping to bring my knowledge of the pupils and enthusiasm for the profession to secure the best outcomes for Stone Lodge School.	01.09.25-31.08.28	Staff
Samuel Eng, Governor	Sam is delighted to be appointed a community governor at Stone Lodge School. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Commerce and currently works at UBS providing corporate financial advice to companies and private equity firms. Sam firmly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to access quality education that will provide them with the skillsets to pursue a career path of their passion. Having personally been educated in multiple countries (Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and most recently the UK), Sam is excited to bring a global perspective and be a contributing asset to further advance the vision of Stone Lodge School - developing students to make significant changes for the better within their local, national and global community.	19.10.23-18.10.26	Trust
Tunde Williams, Governor	Tunde is excited to join the Local Governing Body as a community governor, with an understanding of the locality, challenges and opportunities which can be used to support the avenues by which students and staff can thrive as individuals, regardless of their background. Tunde has a multi-disciplinary background in leadership, community contribution, consultation and governance spanning approximately 15 years. Currently in local government as a multisite manager, Tunde has strengths and a track-record in recognising opportunities, developing ideas and strategically planning to deliver projects and run operations that meet specific goals; demonstrated in the public, private and not-for-profit social enterprise sectors. He is a chartered servant leader motivated with passion and an active personal support of charities, churches and now Stone Lodge School.	30.10.23-29.10.26	Trust
Russell Caston, Governor	Russell was appointed as a Community Governor on 14th November 2023	14.11.23-13.11.26	Trust
Karen Evans, Parent Governor	I am driven in my pursuit to make education standards as high as possible. I am excited to undertake the role of parent governor and to contribute positively to the strategic vision of the school to enable the school to continue to flourish and excel.	17.06.24 - 16.06.27	Parents
Jacky Ekwe, Governor	As an Electrical Engineer with the AtkinsRéalis London Infrastructure team, I am passionate about transforming modern infrastructure through innovative and sustainable electrical designs. My work goes beyond meeting industry standards I strive to push the boundaries of functionality, safety, and efficiency, ensuring that the built environment is not only resilient but also future ready. For me, electrical building design is more than a profession, it is a driving force that inspires me to create lasting, impactful solutions. Beyond engineering, I am committed to making a difference in my community. I chose to become a school governor because I believe in actively shaping the change I want to see in the world. Having experienced the inner London school system firsthand, I understand both its challenges and its immense potential. While I have been fortunate to forge a positive path in my own life, I recognise that not every young person has the same opportunities. I am dedicated to breaking down barriers that prevent students from reaching their full potential. By addressing these obstacles, I hope to support and guide young people, helping them avoid life-altering setbacks and empowering them to achieve their aspirations. My goal is to contribute to an educational environment where every child has the chance to succeed and build a bright future.	27.03.25 - 26.03.28	Trust
Wonyo Setufe, Parent Governor	Wonyo is delighted to have been elected as parent governor at Stone Lodge School. Wonyo has a strong commitment to education, community development, and student success. Professionally, Wonyo serves as a Floating Suppport Worker at the Single Homeless Project, which provides critical assistance to vulnerable individuals. Additionally, he has experience as a Chair in the recreational facilities and service industry as well as also serving as a Treasurer and trained home-visiting volunteer at Home-Start North West Kent. Wonyo is passionate about ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive academically and personally. As a community member, he is invested in the success of Stone Lodge School and committed to strengthening links between the school and the wider community.	17.06.25 - 16.06.28	Parents

Histroric Governance	Stepped Down
Sue Hunt	13.03.20
Holly Maxwell	17.11.20
Ann Nuckley	08.09.21
Alan Cooke	11.01.22
Peter Carter	16.01.22
Robert Ryan	25.01.22
Laura Holland	21.03.22
Rachel Odumosu	01.09.22
Molly Scott	01.09.22
Julie Damiral	06.06.23
Shalman Uddin	31.08.23
Samuel Eng	31.08.23
Leanne Bolton	27.04.24
Jane Waters	08.07.24
Tom Oliver	21.01.25
Kplom Lotsu	22.03.25
Gavin Barnett	05.04.25
Beverley Jackson	31.08.25

Governor	Responsibility
Sara Kemsley, Lyndsey West & James Antonelli	Safeguarding / Pupil Wellbeing
Russell Caston	Health & Safety / Risk Management
Karen Evans, Russell Caston & Kplom Lotsu	Raising Achievement
Tunde Williams & Wonyo Setufe	Vulnerable Learners
Lyndsey West & Jacky Ekwe	Behaviour & Curriculum
Lyndsey West & Jacky Ekwe	Personal Development
Wendy McCouaig & James Antonelli	Staff Wellbeing
Samuel Eng, Kplom Lotsu & Wonyo Setufe	Finance
Sara Kemsley	Leadership
Russell Caston	Parental Engagement & Communications

Meet Our Key Leaders

Introducing some of our dedicated team of educators and administrators at Stone Lodge School, committed to nurturing our students’ minds and talents and ensuring a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Mr Charlie Guthrie

CEO – Endeavour MAT
MA (HONS), EDINBURGH, NPQEL

Dr Catherine Cusick

Headteacher
MA LEEDS, NPQH

Mr Marc Naylor

Deputy Headteacher
(Standards, Achievement & Curriculum)
BSC (HONS) MATHEMATICS

Mrs Kate Ward

Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)

Mr Patrick Lonergan

Deputy Headteacher (Behaviour & Attitudes)

Mr Daniel Dunscombe

Assistant Headteacher
BSC (HONS) BRUNEL

Mrs Geraldine Tiddy

Assistant Headteacher (SL6 & Personal development)
BSC (HONS) SOUTHAMPTON

Ms Heidi Pickard

Assistant Headteacher
BSC (HONS) GREENWICH

Mrs Francesca Ward

Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion / SEND)

Mr Charles Alderman

Teacher of English & Head of Year 7

Mr Grant Proctor

Teacher of PE & Head of Year 9
BA (HONS) GREENWICH

Mr Jamie Bailey

Head of Drama & Head of Year 10
BA (HONS) CANTERBURY

Miss Jessica Ho

Head of Year 11
BA (HONS) BRUNEL

Ms Chloe Anderson

Head of Philosophy & Ethics
& Head Of Year 8
BA (HONS) CANTERBURY

Miss Liz Brown

School Business Manager
ACCA, MAAT, CSBM

Staff Organisation Chart

Senior Leadership Team
Mr C Guthrie	CEO - Endeavour MAT
Dr C Cusick	Headteacher
Mr M Naylor	Deputy Head Teacher - Curriculum, Standards & Achievements
Mrs K Ward	Deputy Head Teacher / Quality of Education
Mr P Lonergan	Deputy Head Teacher / Behaviour & Attitudes
Mrs F Ward	Assistant Head Teacher / Inclusion / SEND
Mrs G Tiddy	Assistant Head Teacher / Head of Sixth Form
Mr D Dunscombe	Assistant Head Teacher / DSL
Ms H Pickard	Assistant Head Teacher
Miss L Brown	School Business Manager

The Arts and Technology & Engineering
Mrs C George	Head of Design, Technology & Engineering
Mr D Edwards	Head of Art
Mrs R-O Dodson	Teacher of Art
Mrs E Igwe	Teacher of DT & Engineering
Mr W Ofosu-Apea	Teacher of DT & Engineering
Mrs A Aguocha	Teacher of Food Technology
Ms D Roberts	Teacher of Food Technology

The Performing Arts
Mr J Bailey	Head of Drama & Head of Year 10
Mrs N Pryce-Brown	Teacher of Drama with English
Mr N Pearce	Teacher of Music

English
Ms R Evans	Head of English
Mr C Alderman	Teacher of English & Head of Year 7
Mrs L Broad	Teacher of English
Mr I Hoque	Teacher of English
Mrs J Burgess	Teacher of English
Miss E Haynes	Teacher of English
Mr R Wenham	Teacher of English
Miss T Ivison	Teacher of English
Miss J Ho	Teacher of English & Head of Year 11

Humanities
Ms S Ayling	Head of History
Mr J Barron	Teacher of History
Mr J Antonelli	Teacher of History
Mr G Matthews	Head of Geography
Mr P Braham	Lead Teacher of Geography
Mrs I Favata	Teacher of Geography
Dr C Hoggarth	Teacher of Humanities
Ms C Anderson	Head of Philosophy & Ethics & Head of Year 8
Miss H Bess	Teacher of Philosophy & Ethics

Mathematics
Mr T Hedger	Head of Mathematics
Mr R Barfi	Teacher of Mathematics
Ms S Campbell	Teacher of Mathematics
Mr R Chowdhury	Teacher of Mathematics
Mr I Ghosh	Teacher of Mathematics
Mr P Kay	Teacher of Mathematics
Mr G Naidu	Teacher of Mathematics
Ms K Smith	Teacher of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages
Ms R Clarke	Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Ms N Bonnaud	Teacher of Spanish
Ms W Guevara-King	Teacher of Spanish
Ms A Senejoa	Teacher of Spanish

Physical Education
Mr T Field	Head of PE
Mr G Proctor	Teacher of PE & Head of Year 9
Mr L Boon	Teacher of PE
Ms J Rutt	Teacher of PE
Miss M Squibb	Teacher of PE

Science
Mrs S Masoud	Head of Science
Mr E Addo	Teacher of Science
Miss C Cogswell	Teacher of Science
Miss S Deacon	Head of Psychology, Teacher of Science & Deputy Head of SL6
Mrs J Gordon-Keyes	Teacher of Science
Ms S Olatunbosun	Teacher of Science
Mrs S Pearce-Fowler	Teacher of Science
Ms B White	Teacher of Science
Mrs L Finch	Head of Health and Social Care & Lead Teacher of PSHE
Mr L Poole	Head of Computer Science

Support Staff
Miss E Waghorn	Safeguarding and Student Welfare Lead
Miss A Parrish	Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager
Mrs L Wenham	Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager
Mrs C Bain	Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager
Miss J Dawes	Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager
Mr T Gordon-Young	Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager
Ms B Harris	Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager
Miss K Taylor	Behaviour Support Officer
Miss W McCouaig	Assistant SENCO
Mrs C Gore	Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Miss N Kaur	Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Copley	Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Ms M Gibson	SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Mrs C Bruce	Pastoral Supervisor
Miss E Russel	Specialist Teaching Assistant
Miss S Daniels	Teaching Assistant
Mrs N Hammett	Teaching Assistant
Miss C Bromley	Teaching Assistant
Miss L Geary	Teaching Assistant
Mrs K Aziz	Teaching Assistant
Mrs C Adebayo	Teaching Assistant
Miss J Magee	Teaching Assistant
Mrs E Dawson	Teaching Assistant
Miss A Adebisi	Teaching Assistant
Miss C Anujuruka	Teaching Assistant
Miss C Nye	SEN Administrator
Mrs S Hayer	Educational Welfare Officer
Mr N Tucker	Premises Manager
Mr R Owen	Assistant Premises Manager
Mrs T Toop	Assistant Premises Manager

Administration Staff
Ms E Wright	Head Teacher's P.A.
Ms S Nefzaoui	Office Manager
Mrs J Gosling	Admissions & Cover Assistant
Mrs K Webb	Reception/Administrator
Ms M Page	Reception/Administrator
Mrs C Bradley	First Aid Co-ordinator
Mrs M Stocks	Business Admin Assistant
Mrs H Witt	Business Admin Assistant
Mrs K McFarland	Attendance Manager
Mrs A Hazelton	Attendance Officer
Mr J Witt	School IT Manager
Mr D Smith	IT Technician
Mr O Oyewo	Exams and Data Manager
Mrs S Kindo	Exams Officer
Mrs S Nguyen	Librarian
TBC	Engineering & DT Technician
Mrs L Blizard	Science Technician
Mr K Khan	Senior Science Technician
Miss D Okoli	Science Technician

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