John Pitt

John started his teaching career at Whitgift School, a large independent London Day and Boarding School, as a History teacher and became Head of Sixth Form. John then worked as a Deputy Head for 11 years, first as Academic Deputy at The Portsmouth Grammar School and then as Senior Deputy Head at Whitgift School.

He was appointed Headmaster of The Royal Grammar School Worcester in 2014 and has also since been appointed Executive Head of The RGS Worcester Family of Schools, which includes four schools, educating 1,650+ pupils aged 2–18 years. John was made an Honorary Fellow of the University of Worcester in 2022.

John is married to Anna, who is a Prep School teacher and Head of Department. They have three children: the eldest is studying at university and the other two attend RGS Worcester. John particularly enjoys sailing as well as all team sports.