Marcus was a man whose life was woven into the very fabric of Kingswood, serving the community with unwavering devotion for decades as a pupil, a teacher, and a headmaster.

​The Full Circle: From Pupil to Leader

​Marcus’s connection to the school began long before his professional career. Born on the 7th of August 1953, he attended Kingswood as a pupil during the 1960s and early 70s. As an Old Kingswoodian, he carried the school’s Methodist values of "doing all the good you can" into his adulthood. This deep-rooted understanding of the Kingswood ethos—from the perspective of a student—allowed him to lead later in life with a unique empathy and authenticity.

​The Formative Years at Prior’s Court

​Before he became a fixture at the Prep School in Bath, Marcus dedicated sixteen years to Prior’s Court (then the Prep school for Kingswood).

​January 1989: Marcus joined Prior’s Court as Deputy Head, quickly becoming a respected pillar of the staff room and a favourite among the students.

​September 1995: He stepped up as Acting Head, steering the school through a period of transition with the steady, calm hand that would become his trademark.

​It was during these years at Prior's Court that Marcus truly mastered the art of preparatory education, recognizing that a child’s early years are the most critical for building confidence and character.

​A Legacy at Kingswood Prep

​In September 1998, Marcus returned to the Bath campus as Deputy Head of Kingswood Prep School, eventually serving as Headmaster from April 2004 until his retirement in April 2011.

​Under his guidance, the Prep School flourished. He didn't just manage an institution; he nurtured a family. Marcus had the rare ability to make every child feel seen and every staff member feel valued. He was a man of immense integrity, a gentle wit, and a quiet but firm resolve.

​In Remembrance

​We remember Marcus today as the quintessential "Kingswoodian." He was a man who came through our gates as a boy and spent his life ensuring that the gates remained open, welcoming, and inspiring for generations to come.​Our deepest condolences go out to his family.