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Mr Chris Townsend

Chris Townsend

Chris Townsend is the Headmaster of Felsted School in Essex (a Global Member of the Round Square), having previously been the Deputy Head there for five years. Prior to that he was a Housemaster and Head of Boarding at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, and was also a Housemaster at Dean Close School in Cheltenham.

Chris is a keen sportsman, particularly Cricket (at which he represented Oxford) and Rugby. As a teacher, his subject is Classics, although he has also taught Philosophy, History and Maths during his career.

Chris is married to Melanie (an Assistant Head at Notley High School), and has two children (David and Lydia) who are both currently at Felsted.

🎉 Box Hill School is now RGS Surrey Hills!

As of 2nd June 2025, we’re excited to be joining the Reigate Grammar School Family of Schools, becoming part of their educational community, locally and globally. Over the summer, you’ll see us becoming RGS Surrey Hills across our website, classrooms, and in everything we do – from learning to planning to collaborating with our RGS partners worldwide.

📅 Join us for our Open Event on 12th June or come along in the Autumn Term.

Thank you for your patience as we update our name across the site.
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