A NEW headteacher for a Bradford primary school has been appointed by its governors.

Sarah Chatterton will take up the role as head of Bronte House at Woodhouse Grove School in Apperley Bridge from September.

Ms Chatterton has previously taught at Heathfield School in Sowerby Bridge and was head of lower school at Moorlands School in Leeds, and has two young children who are both currently at Bronte House.

She said: “”It is an absolute honour and privilege to be appointed to lead such an outstanding school.

“I look forward to the challenges ahead at Brontë, particularly at this very exciting stage of the school’s development.”

Alan Wintersgill, chair of governors, added: “We are delighted to be able to appoint someone with Sarah’s experience and enthusiasm.

We are absolutely confident that she will provide a clear vision for Brontë House and, through her outstanding leadership skills, will carry the whole school community with her.”

James Lockwood, headmaster of Woodhouse Grove, said: “The Governors and were pleased with the process and strong list of candidates put forward; which included a number of serving headteachers.

“After an exhaustive and highly competitive interview procedure, the unanimous decision of the selection panel was that Sarah Chatterton would be the leader most able to continue to strengthen and develop Brontë House.”