New leadership for Brighton College Abu Dhabi with the arrival of Head Master Barney Durrant
Brighton College Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of Mr Barney Durrant as its new Head Master.
Mr Durrant officially began his role in April 2025 and brings more than two decades of experience in British and international education.
Mr Durrant was previously Head of St Lawrence College in the UK, where he led the school for five years and was recognised for his focus on student wellbeing.
His earlier positions include Principal Deputy Head at Harrow International School Hong Kong and a 14-year tenure at Stowe School in the UK.
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The appointment comes after a strong academic year for Brighton College Abu Dhabi, which recorded its best-ever A Level and GCSE results and was rated ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by British Schools Overseas in 2024.
The school also holds a ‘Very Good’ rating from ADEK.
Commenting on his new role, Mr Durrant said: “From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the warmth of the community and the energy across the campus. The culture of kindness, curiosity and confidence is evident in everything our pupils do – and reflects the values I care most deeply about in education.”
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is part of the Brighton College family of schools, with sister campuses in Al Ain and Dubai.
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