Ms Jay Livesey, MA (UCL) – Head of Sixth Form
Jay completed an MA in History at UCL before completing a PGCE at the Institute of Education. She has over 20 years of experience in academic and pastoral leadership roles. Jay was Head of History and Politics and Assistant Head of Sixth Form at a state school in Barnet. She was subsequently Head of History, Politics, and History of Art at St Helen’s, Northwood, and Head of Humanities at Maidavale School, a co-educational independent school in the capital, prior to joining John Lyon.
Philip Berry
Mr Philip Berry, BA (Bristol), Head of Upper Sixth
After graduating from the University of Bristol with a BA in Hispanic Studies, Philip worked in the advertising industry for five years before undertaking a PGCE at the Institute of Education. He has been a Head of Year across different year groups and enjoys the pastoral opportunities that this offers. Philip is also Head of Spanish with the responsibility for ensuring excellent academic results.
Nicholas Arratoon
Mr Nicholas Arratoon, MChem (Dunelm) MA (Open), Head of Lower Sixth & UCAS Coordinator
Nicholas joined John Lyon in 2018 as Head of Chemistry. Along with his Master of Chemistry degree, Nicholas also holds a Master’s degree in music and is a keen semi-professional singer and instrumentalist. He brings significant teaching experience from previous roles in renowned independent schools and alongside his teaching role at John Lyon, he coordinates the School’s UCAS applications, and plays a key role in supporting pupils through the process.
Morgan White
Dr Morgan White, BA (Econ) Hons, MA (Econ), PhD (Manchester), FHEA, FRSA, Oxbridge Coordinator
Morgan graduated in Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Manchester where he stayed on to conduct research for his doctorate in political and economic theory. He has since taught Economics, Politics, Philosophy and Sociology at several schools and universities, including the University of Cambridge. Morgan is a member of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain and has presented his work at international conferences and published in academic journals. He is the author of Towards a Political Theory of the University: Public Reason, Democracy, and Higher Education (Routledge, 2017) and Head of Economics at John Lyon. He helps prepare Sixth Form students for the application processes to Oxford and Cambridge universities.
We provide a wide range of sporting activities and opportunities for all pupils.
At our Prep School we concur with educational theorists who emphasise the importance of the creative mind and ‘emotional intelligence’ and ‘wellbeing’ – the need to develop the whole personality and our pupil’s imaginations especially. Drama has the power to liberate the mind.
We encourage our pupils to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society. 
At our Prep School, Computing covers the use of electronic technology in all its forms, including computers and other communication devices.
• What is religion?
Art is an integral part of our Prep School’s curriculum, providing our pupils with a unique means of expressing their ideas by allowing them to explore new thoughts and give life to their creative minds.
History is taught throughout the School and pupils are encouraged to find out about events and peoples.
Planet Earth is our only home. It is an mind-blowing, diverse and constantly changing place of awesome beauty and power. 
French is the language of our nearest neighbours, probably the easiest foreign language for English speakers to learn and, after English, one of the most widely-learned languages worldwide.
The core of every science lesson at our Prep School is about developing every pupil’s curiosity in the world around them. 
Mathematics is a key subject for children of all ages at our Prep School.
English is taught using lively and creative methods through a variety of texts and resources incorporating ICT from Pre-Prep onwards.