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Westonbirt School Appoints Dina Porovic as New Head, Starting January 2026

Westonbirt School is pleased to announce the appointment of Dina Porovic as the school’s 10th Head, starting in January 2026. After a comprehensive recruitment process, Dina emerged as the leading candidate in a very strong field, impressing the selection panel with her strong alignment with Westonbirt’s values, her clear and forward-thinking vision for the school’s future, and her dedication to ensuring excellence in all areas of school life. As the student panel summarised, “Wow! She is an excellent role model.”

Dina is currently Senior Deputy Head at Rossall School, an independent co-educational boarding and day school, where she has made significant contributions to the school’s teaching, learning, and academic performance. Since joining Rossall in 2019, Dina has played an instrumental role in shaping the school’s success, driving improvements in academic standards, pastoral care, and staff development, while also leading innovative initiatives that have positively impacted students’ educational experience.

With a degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London, Dina brings a wealth of experience to Westonbirt. Her career spans both the state and independent sectors, having started through the renowned Teach First graduate programme and later holding leadership positions at several leading UK schools, including St Albans School, the Stephen Perse Foundation, and Brentwood School. Dina is also a Team Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dina to Westonbirt,” said Sam Antrobus, Founder of Wishford Schools, “Her experience and clear vision for the future will help us continue to build on the school’s successes and uphold the values that make Westonbirt a special place for our students and staff. We are excited to work with Dina to build on its strong foundation while guiding the school forward.”

Reflecting on her appointment, Dina said: “Westonbirt’s incredible warmth speaks of a community determined to nurture and inspire children to know the true value of kindness and seek to become the very best version of themselves. Education is a journey to beautiful destinations and personal fulfilment comes from the growth we experience when we truly invest. I am delighted to have been given the honour of leading this wonderful school and I look forward to getting to know each and every member of the Westonbirt community.”

In the months ahead, a carefully planned transition programme will ensure Dina’s smooth integration into the school community. This will include opportunities for parents and the wider community to meet and engage with Dina. Details of these events will be announced shortly.

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