List of Headmasters

• ante 1159 Willielmus Barbae Aprilis headmaster ante 1159 to ----
• 1261 Magister Nicholas headmaster 1261-1275
• 1275 William Goodman headmaster 1275 to 12--
• 12-- Robert Ingram headmaster 12—to 1291/92
• 1291/92 Magister Domus Scte Helene headmaster 1291/92 to ----
• 1348 Sir Peter Carre headmaster 1348 to ----
• 1406 Rev. Stephan Belle headmaster 1406 to ----
• 1527 Rev. Henry Brytlebank headmaster 1527 to ----
• 159- Rev. Richard Johnson headmaster 159- to 1610
• 1610 Rev. Gervase Hall headmaster 1610 - 1627
• 1627 Mr. Raynor headmaster 1627 to 164-
• 164- Rev. John Bingham headmaster 164- to 1652
• 1652 Richard Brandreth headmaster 1652 to 165-
• 165- Rev. Hill headmaster 165- to 1664/67
• 1664/1667 Rev. William Osborne headmaster 1664/1667 to 1668
• 1668 Robert Stone headmaster 1668 to 167-
• 167- Rev. John Mathews headmaster 167- to 168-
• 168- Rev. Jasper Horsington headmaster 168- to 1684
• 1684 Rev. Thomas Cantrell MA, born 1649, died 1698, headmaster 1684-1697
• 1697 Rev. Anthony Blackwall MA (Cantab.), born 1672, died 1730, headmaster 1697-1722
• 1722 Rev. Josua Winter headmaster 1722-c1750
• c1750 Rev. George Almond headmaster c1750-1761
• 1761 Rev. Thomas Manlove MA (Cantab.), born 1729, died 1 February 1802, headmaster 1761-1774
• 1774 Rev. Anthony Clarkson or Clarkstone MA (Cantab.), born 1748, died 1819, headmaster 1774-1793
• 1795 Rev. James Bligh, born 16 May 1760, died 18 August 1834, headmaster 1795-1834, cousin of William Bligh
  William Bligh
  Vice Admiral William Bligh FRS RN was an officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator. A notorious mutiny occurred during his command of HMAV Bounty in 1789; Bligh and his loyal men made a remarkable voyage to Timor, after being set adrift in the Bounty's launch by the mutineers...
  
   of the Bounty
  HMS Bounty
  HMS Bounty , famous as the scene of the Mutiny on the Bounty on 28 April 1789, was originally a three-masted cargo ship, the Bethia, purchased by the British Admiralty, then modified and commissioned as His Majesty's Armed Vessel the...
  
  
• 1834 Dr William Fletcher, headmaster 1834-1843
• 1843 John Hudson headmaster 1843-1858
• 1858 Rev. Dr Thomas Humphreys Leary, headmaster 1858-1865
• 1865 Rev. Walter Clark BD
  Bachelor of Divinity
  In Western universities, a Bachelor of Divinity is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course taken in the study of divinity or related disciplines, such as theology or, rarely, religious studies....
  
  , born 1838, died April 12, 1889, headmaster 1865-1889
• 1889 James R. Sterndale Bennett, born 1841, died 1928, headmaster from 1889-1898
• 1898 Percy Kitto Tollit MA (Oxon.), headmaster 1898-1906
• 1906 Rev. A. E. Crawley headmaster 1906-1909
• 1909 Rev. Angus Clifton Knight MA (Oxon.), born 1873, died 16 April 1931, headmaster 1909-1931
• 1931 Thomas John Pinches York MA (Cantab.), born 1 August 1898, died 25 May 1970, headmaster 1931-1942 (previously at Bedford School
  Bedford School
  Bedford School is not to be confused with Bedford Modern School or Bedford High School or Old Bedford School in Bedford, TexasBedford School is an HMC independent school for boys located in the town of Bedford, England, United Kingdom...
  
  , later Headmaster of the Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby
  Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby
  Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby is a British independent school for day pupils, located in Great Crosby on Merseyside....
  
  , 1942–1964, and President of the Headmasters' Association, 1950)
• 1942 Leslie Bradley MA (Oxon.), born 1902, died 2004, previously a Maths master at King Edward VII School, Sheffield
  King Edward VII School (Sheffield)
  King Edward VII School is a secondary school and language college located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. KES, named after the reigning monarch, was formed in 1905 when Wesley College was merged with Sheffield Royal Grammar School on the site of the former on Glossop Road...
  
  , headmaster 1942-1961
• 1961 Norman Elliott MA (Oxon.), headmaster 1961-1979 Maths
• 1979 Brian Seager Bachelor of Science
  Bachelor of Science
  A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
  
   B.Sc. (Nottingham) (Nottm.) headmaster 1979-1989

First St Helen's House period, 1863-1939

• John Meade Falkner
  J. Meade Falkner
  John Meade Falkner was an English novelist and poet, best known for his 1898 novel, Moonfleet. An extremely successful businessman as well, he became chairman of the arms manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth during World War I.-Life and works:Falkner was born in Manningford Bruce, Wiltshire and spent...
  
  , novelist and poet
• H. Marmaduke Hewitt (assistant Classical Master, 1867 to 1870), author of A Manual of Our Mother Tongue
• Rev. Henry Judge Hose (Maths master, 1867–1874), mathematician
• Jefferson Lowndes
  Jefferson Lowndes
  Jefferson Lowndes was an English rower who won the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta five times and who also won the Wingfield Sculls twice....
  
  , rower
  Rowing (sport)
  Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
  
   who won the Diamond Challenge Sculls
  Diamond Challenge Sculls
  The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England...
  
   at Henley Royal Regatta
  Henley Royal Regatta
  Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
  
    five times and the single scull
  Single scull
  A single scull is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for a single person who propels the boat with two oars, one in each hand....
  
   triple crown twice.
• Rev. Robert de Courcy Laffan (Senior Classical Master, 1880–1884), principal of Cheltenham College
  Cheltenham College
  Cheltenham College is a co-educational independent school, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.One of the public schools of the Victorian period, it was opened in July 1841. An Anglican foundation, it is known for its classical, military and sporting traditions.The 1893 book Great...
  
  , member of the International Olympic Committee
  International Olympic Committee
  The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
  
  
• Benjamin Tacchella (Senior Master 1887-1913) Author of The Derby School Register 1570-1901' published in 1902

Overton Hall and Amber Valley period in World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

 1939-1945

Second St. Helen's House period after World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

 1945 - 1966 and at Moorway Lane at Littleover 1966 - 1989

• Allitt 'Rocky'(Physics) (1956-76+)
• Arnott 'Snotty' (English, English Literature and drama)
• Aspinall 'Rasper' (French)
• Atkinson C. Daly (Music)
• Atkinson J.J. (Latin and Commander of OTC and JTC)
• Barwell 'Jed' (French, German)
• Bell 'Ding-dong' (Maths)
• Bishop W.A. 'Billy' (Chemistry)
• Bloomer Billy (Maths)
• Bowker Martin (German / French)
• Bradley 'Les' (Headmaster 1942-1960)
• Brewer Viv (Music)
• Burns 'Pop' (Maths and chess)
• Butler W.O. 'Wob' (Geography, Deputy Headmaster from 1960)
• Clarke 'Nobby' (English)
• Coates 'Percy' (Chemistry)
• Coe Mick (Coe 90) (Maths)
• Collier-James A. (Art)
• Coupe Graham (PE & Geography)
• D'Arcy Mrs (History, also Violin player)
• Davies G.H. (Latin)
• Elliott Norman 'Sweat' or "Bog" (Maths, Headmaster 1961-1979)
• Foulke Mike (Chemistry)
• Fox Mike (Modern Languages)

• Geddy Bill (Woodwork)
• Gibbons Miss (? subject)
• Gillard MBE 'Lardy' (Maths, Capt. of JTC 1928-1945,Deputy headmaster until 1961)
• Grime Rev. (RE, English and Commander of CCF and JTC)
• Guy 'Pontius' or 'Pont' (Latin)
• Hastings 'Pris' (Physics)
• Hayer Gian (Chemistry)
• Hodgkinson Harry (Chemistry and Religious Instruction)
• Humphrey Mark (Art)
• Irving Stella (French)
• Kelsey Ken (Physics)
• Kimber 'Wal' (Junior Modern Languages)
• Kirten Joe? (English)
• Lane 'Bronco' (Chemistry) (1960–1965)
• Lawson Martin (Latin & English)
• Levy 'Sol' (Modern languages)
• Lomas Brian (Physics)
• Marlowe Edna (French, German)
• McElroy Mark (Chemistry)
• Millington Guy (Biology
• Mitchell Brian? (Geography)
• Molson (Biology)
• Newbold 'Dave' or 'Neddy' (Music)*

• Newton 'Isaac' (Art)
• Payne (English Lit)
• Pettigrew (Sports)
• Pickering Geof (English & Latin)
• Plank 'Josh' (RE)
• Rainbow (Metalwork)
• Rayburn 'Barney' or 'Boris' (Senior Modern Languages)
• Reeson F.E. 'Curly' (English, JTC and CCF, Rowing)
• Rhodes 'Alf' (Fizzer) (Maths, Physics and RE)(1950–1965)
• Richards Jack (History)
• Rudge (Maths)
• Ryder Tony (Chemistry and Physics)
• Said Selim 'Sammy' (PE)
• Scott (Maths)
• Steggals John (Maths)
• Summerbell 'Loopy' (History and Latin, JTC and CCF)
• Tamblin Doug (Geography and PE)
• Towers 'Lofty' (Chemistry and CCF)
• Waghorne Ken (German)
• Walker 'Crispy'or 'Pongo' (Maths)
• Whitehall Tom? (Maths and pipe organ builder)
• Wood Eric 'Loggy' or 'Timber' or 'Splinter' (PE)
• Woods Alfie (Physics)
• Yeomans 'Sid' (Gen Science, Woodwork and Sex Education!)

See also

• Derby School
  Derby School
  Derby School was a school in Derby in the English Midlands from 1160 to 1989. It had an almost continuous history of education of over eight centuries. For most of that time it was a grammar school for boys. The school became co-educational and comprehensive in 1974 and was closed in 1989...
  
  
• List of notable Old Derbeians
• Old Derbeians