Isla Hannon - Head Girl 

 

When I first arrived at Judd last September, having transferred from an all-girls grammar school, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I had just left behind my closest friends and familiar routines, walking through the gates with a mix of nerves and hope, hope that this new school might be somewhere I could challenge myself, grow, and truly belong.

What I didn’t expect was how quickly Judd would feel like home.

From day one, I was met with academic rigour, kindness, and warmth. Whether it was a teacher staying late to help explain a tricky concept or a fellow student pausing outside a classroom just to walk with me to lunch, I experienced a community that values courage, curiosity, and compassion. I soon realised I hadn’t just found classmates, I’d found collaborators, supporters, and friends who would inspire me to think harder, dream bigger, and become more than I thought possible.

That’s the heart of Judd: a school where ambition and empathy go hand in hand.

While academic excellence is at the core of life at Judd, what defines a Juddians education goes far beyond exam results. Here, students are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning. Whether discussing genetic engineering in Biology Society, leading assemblies on remembrance, or simply sharing conversations in the common room, I’ve found Judd to be a place where you grow not only in knowledge but in character.

Judd fosters resilience, leadership, and a deep sense of responsibility. It’s a place where students are empowered to make a difference through extracurricular pursuits, volunteering, mentoring others, or supporting a teammate through a tough day. I’ve come to understand that impactful leadership isn’t always loud or attention-seeking. Sometimes, it’s simply about listening deeply, lifting others, and showing up when it matters most. That’s the kind of leadership I believe in, and the kind I strive to embody as Head Girl: grounded in collaboration, inclusion, and purpose.

To prospective students: Judd will challenge you, inspire you, and support you, not only in your academic journey, but in your journey of becoming. You’ll meet people who celebrate your individuality, teachers who champion your potential, and a school community that will walk beside you every step of the way.

It is with deep pride that I call myself a Juddian. This school has shaped who I am, and I know it will do the same for every student who joins us.
 

 

Edward Hurst - Head Boy

 

The Judd School is a diverse and inclusive community that fosters academic excellence in all its pupils. I am proud to be a member of this school and it is an honour to represent it.

The Judd School aims to equip every student with more than just an academic education. While academic excellence underpins the educational experience at Judd, it is the school’s extensive support system that ensures everyone gets the most out of their time here. Judd is special in the sense that it sets students on a path to their own excellence, through a broad yet balanced curriculum that allows us to explore a vast range of subjects while also discovering our own interests. This is fuelled by our subject-expert teachers that foster a sense of enjoyment and fulfilment in the classroom, thus developing pupils’ passions for learning itself. 

While Judd excels in academic pursuits, our outstanding super and extra-curricular provisions build well-rounded members of society, and further ensure a sense of pride and belonging in the school community. Whether it be sport, music, cultural societies and more, there is something for everyone and students are encouraged and supported to develop their own passions and share them with others, such as in subject specific societies. 

Since joining the school in Year 7, my school life has been rich in opportunities. This ranges from academic competitions, including Maths, Biology and Physics olympiads, to name a few, to amazing trips across the country and indeed the world. This sense of opportunity is not academia however. Sports and music tours, induction trips and language exchanges, as well as trips with the CCF offer students a way to experience other cultures and to develop specific skills.

Finally, I firmly believe that it does not matter who comes to Judd as everyone is welcome here. The Judd community is not about how you fit in, but about what you bring that is unique.

I am proud to call myself a Juddian and I am grateful for everything this school has done for me

 

Our Head Prefect Team: L-R

Lauren Lemont -Deputy Head Girl, Sienna Hardie -Head Girl, Frederic Fong - Head Boy and Harry Bouverie -Deputy Head Boy.