Barney Durrant officially began his role in April 2025 

Abu Dhabi, Apr 15, 2025: Brighton College Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of Barney Durrant as its new Head Master. Durrant officially began his role in April 2025.   

With more than two decades of experience in British and international education, Durrant joins Brighton College Abu Dhabi from his most recent position as Head of St Lawrence College in the UK, where he led the school for five years. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Harrow International School Hong Kong, serving as Principal Deputy Head. Earlier in his career, he spent 14 years at the Stowe School in the UK. 

Durrant is a passionate educationalist with a strong commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care and holistic education. He believes in preparing students for the demands of the 21st century while nurturing their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally. A regular speaker at international conferences, Durrant has championed the link between well-being and academic success throughout his career.  

Durrant holds a BA (Hons) Degree from the University College London, a PGCE from Cambridge University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Nottingham.