“New leadership at Honley High School brings exciting changes”

Honley High School has officially appointed Mrs. Liz Lord as the permanent head of the school following her successful tenure as interim head for the past six months. Mrs. Lord’s appointment comes after leading the school through a positive Ofsted inspection.

With more than ten years of dedicated service to Honley High School, Mrs. Lord brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the school’s core values. She initially joined the school as an assistant headteacher and safeguarding lead, later assuming the role of deputy headteacher with a focus on curriculum development.

Expressing her excitement about the permanent role, Mrs. Lord stated, “I’m thrilled that our Trust and governors have shown confidence in me. I firmly believe that all students have the potential to achieve great things.” She added, “Honley is already a fantastic school, and with the support of our students, families, community, and staff, along with the Together Learning Trust, I am confident we can reach even higher levels of success in the future.”

Chair of governors, Alexandra Sands, and executive headteacher, Dave Hewitt, congratulated Mrs. Lord on her appointment, highlighting their confidence in her ability to lead Honley High School to new heights in an exciting new chapter for the institution.

The appointment of Mrs. Liz Lord as the permanent head of Honley High School marks a significant milestone for the school as they look towards continued success and growth under her leadership.