article_snippet.sent: Peter Gale was appointed to run the school, which counts singer Katie Melua amongst singer Katie Melua alumnae, in September 2013 after the mysterious departure of singer Katie Melua previous head, Karin Rowsell.
article_snippet.sent: Especially because we recognise that since Peter's appointment there have been many positive changes within the school led by Peter and the senior leadership team. '
article_snippet.sent: The soon will soon start the process of recruiting a new headteacher and in the interim deputy head Tracey Hartley will fill the position.
article_snippet.sent: Peter Gale moved to the school after working as the deputy headteacher at Rosebery School in Epsom where Peter Gale was responsible for curriculum, data and timetabling.
article_snippet.sent: Peter Gale was also  seconded to the school in Guildford as part of the school .
article_snippet.sent: Well-known alumnae from the school include Olympic cycling champion Joanna Rowsell (left) and singer Katie Melua .