Meet The Governors

Danes Hill School has a very active board of governors, each of whom contributes valuable knowledge gained throughout their eminent careers. The full governing board – known as Council – meets once a term to discuss and endorse major issues. In addition there are regular meetings of the Finance & General Purpose and Academic committees.

Lindsay Leslie-Miller

Interim Chair

Lindsay graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Biochemistry before starting her career with Dixons Stores group, focusing on marketing. Since 2000, Lindsay has owned and worked as Managing Director at Hunter-Miller, an established executive search firm specialising in...

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Matthew Bach

Governor

We are delighted to welcome Dr Matthew Bach onto the Board of Governors at Danes Hill School. Dr Bach and his family recently relocated to England from Australia, and he currently holds the post of Assistant Headmaster and Head of...

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Joel Cohen

Governor

Joel brings over 20 years of legal and commercial leadership in global media, sport, and entertainment. He is currently serving as Commercial Director for a group of award-winning companies and has been recognised by the Law Society of England and...

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Samantha Price

Governor

We are delighted to welcome Samantha Price, Head of Cranleigh School onto the Board of Governors at Danes Hill School. Samantha will be joining the Board with immediate effect and brings a wealth of educational leadership from one of the...

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John Raymond

Governor

John joined the Governing Body at the end of 2022, after a career of almost four decades as a financial analyst and manager of international research businesses, including at a rating agency, the investment bank Lehman Brothers and the corporate...

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Mark Taylor

Governor

Mark brings extensive leadership experience from both the military and education sectors. A former major in the British Army, he has worked in independent schools since 1993 and is currently Bursar at The King’s School, Canterbury, having previously held senior...

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Danes Hill School has a very active board of governors, each of whom contributes valuable knowledge gained throughout their eminent careers. Not only do we benefit from the experience of a number of ex senior school heads, but the expertise of the board is further enhanced by members who have a variety of commercial and other interesting backgrounds. The full governing board – known as Council – meets once a term to discuss and endorse major issues. In addition there are regular meetings of the Finance & General Purpose and Academic committees.

The Governing Body

Proprietor: Vernon Educational Trust Ltd
Address: Leatherhead Road, Oxshott, KT22 0JG
Main Reception: reception@daneshillschool.co.uk
Registrar: registrar@daneshillschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01372842509
www.vernoneducationaltrust.org.uk

Chair of the governors

Lindsay Leslie-Miller
chair@daneshillschool.co.uk
01372 842509 (School Reception)

Address:
Danes Hill School
FAO: Interim Chair of Governors
Leatherhead Road, Oxshott, KT22 0JG

Governors

  • Mrs Lindsay Leslie-Miller
  • Mr John Raymond
  • Mrs Samantha Price
  • Dr Matthew Bach
  • Mr Joel Cohen
  • Mr Mark Taylor

Patrons Of The Charity

  • Mr Geoff Toms

Who We Are

Taster Day

Taster Day at Danes Hill – Friday 6 November 2026

🏫 There’s no better way to get to know Danes Hill than to spend a day with us! ✨ Our Taster Day gives your child the chance to experience school life first-hand: joining lessons, making new friends and discovering what makes our community special!.