Staff

The Barfield Family – Staff

We cherish the close-knit partnership between our staff, children, and parents, which creates a truly special community.

Together, we foster a nurturing environment where every child feels supported and valued. Our team of dedicated and passionate teachers is at the heart of what makes Barfield so special. From the Nursery and Lower School to the Upper School, we are fortunate to have skilled, caring professionals committed to helping each child thrive academically and personally.

Led by our Headmaster, Mr Andrew Boyle, alongside our Deputy Head, Mrs Christina Tupper and together with the Senior Leadership Team, they work tirelessly to ensure the school runs smoothly, always with the children’s best interests at heart.

The Nursery offers a home from home environment and small class sizes ensure the Nursery staff know the children (and their families) really well and are able to nurture and encourage them. The individual needs of each child are met through targeted play based learning. Barfield Nursery is a private nursery which is part of Barfield Prep School in Farnham, Surrey.

In the Lower School, our carefully selected class teachers provide a warm and supportive foundation, offering not only academic guidance but also social and emotional care. As children progress to the Upper School, they are supported by form tutors and heads of year, with academic progress overseen by subject teachers and heads of department. This holistic approach ensures that every child’s journey is filled with encouragement, opportunity, and success.

At Barfield, we are more than a school; we are a family, united in our goal to inspire and nurture every child to be their very best.

Senior Leadership Team:

Headmaster

Andy Boyle

Deputy Head

Christina Tupper

Head of Operations

Sarah Grantham

Head of Lower School

Helen Brown

Assistant Head Pastoral and Logistics

Joe Creal

Nursery Manager

Olivia Shirley

Safeguarding Team:

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Joe Creal, Assistant Head

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Andrew Boyle, Headmaster

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Helen Brown, Head of Lower School

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss Olivia Shirley, Nursery Manager

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss Kassie Morris, Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Pat Whittle, Head of Digital Learning

Heads of Department:

Teaching Staff:

Nursery Staff:

Music Staff:

Administrative Staff:

Domestic Staff:

Gap Student & Maintenance Staff:

Three Peaks Staff:

Ground, Minibus & Finance Staff:

Catering Staff:

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Barfield is a warm, caring, family-orientated school, where happy and supported children go on to achieve great things.

Modern wooden building by a lawn

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