Grantham Rev. Arthur Belcher (1933), a pupil 1886–95, son of Rev. Thomas Hayes Belcher Christopher Fairfax Scott (1937), formerly Headmaster of Monmouth School 1928-37 Walter Hett (1939) Arthur Stuart-Clark (1944), formerly Headmaster of Steyning Grammar School Roland Lester (1950) (acting) William Stewart MC (1950), subsequently Master of Haileybury and Imperial Service College Henry Christie (1963), subsequently Warden of St Edward's School, Oxford William Blackshaw (1971) John Leach (1987) Dr. Anthony Seldon (1997), subsequently Master of Wellington College Simon Smith (2005) (acting) Richard Cairns (2006) The title of principal was changed to Head Master in December 1885. The requirement for the Head Master to be an ordained priest of the Church of England was removed in 1909. Note: Simon Smith returned to his position as Second Master after Richard Cairns took leadership in 2006. Notable alumni and members of staff Brighton College Abu Dhabi In 2010, Brighton College announced that it was "helping to set up schools in Abu Dhabi". This venture was a for-profit franchise operation through a company the school had set up, Brighton College International Schools Ltd, in a joint venture with a UAE property development company called Bloom Properties. Brendan Law, previously of Westbourne House School in Chichester, West Sussex, was named Headmaster of Brighton College Abu Dhabi in September 2010, and the school opened in September 2011. Law was replaced by Ken Grocott, former Head of Geography at Brighton College, in September 2012. See also Brighton College Preparatory School References Bibliography G. P. Burstow, "Documents relating to the Early History of Brighton College", The Sussex County Magazine, October 1951 and August 1952. G. P. Burstow & M. B. Whittaker (ed. Sir Sydney Roberts), "A History of Brighton College." (Brighton, 1957). Martin D. W. Jones, "A Short History of Brighton College." (Brighton College, 1986). Martin D. W. Jones, "Brighton College 1845-1995." (Phillimore, Chichester, 1995) . Martin D. W. Jones, "Brighton College v Marriott: Schools, charity law and taxation.", History of Education, 12 no.2 (1983). Martin D. W. Jones, "Gothic Enriched: Thomas Jackson's Mural Tablets at Brighton College Chapel.", Church Monuments, VI (1991). H. J. Mathews (ed.), "Brighton College Register, Part 1, 1847-1863." (Farncombe, Brighton, 1886). E. K. Milliken (ed.), "Brighton College Register 1847-1922." (Brighton, 1922). Anon., "Brighton College War Record 1914-1919." (Farncombe, Brighton, 1920). Compiled by Walter Hett. External links Official website Profile at the Good Schools Guide Alumni website Brighton College's own list of alumni College