1990
Hockey Tour of USA and Canada. Number of pupils 388.
Rev. J.C.A. Barrett M.A. appointed Headmaster.
Reverend J. C. A. Barrett became the School’s eighth Headmaster in August 1990. John had been Headmaster of Kent College, Pembury. During his 14 years at The Leys the School extended co-education to 13-18 years; established The Leys Foundation with St Faith’s, having a common Board of Governors; introduced a small junior house with entry at Year 7/8; refurbished existing builds and added a new Sports Centre and Humanities Block; as well as increasing pupil numbers by more than a third.
