Meet the Head

Jo Wallace, Principal of Kensington Wade, has over 30 years of experience in education in the UK and, throughout that time, has been a pioneer of educational initiatives.

From 2011 to 2017 she was Head of Putney High Junior School, one of the leading prep schools in the country, where she led an extensive research project on the introduction of iPads into the classroom before they became commonplace in education.

Jo opened Kensington Wade in 2017 and set up all aspects of the school from its ground-breaking curriculum model to the distinctive school uniform. She is widely respected for her school leadership qualities and builds close, strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike. She is dedicated to ensuring Kensington Wade delivers a wide, varied and exciting curriculum and is particularly passionate about the benefits of bilingual education.