Robert Smyth Academy Principal to Step Down After Eight Years
Written by HFM News on 7th May 2026
The Principal of Robert Smyth Academy says he is proud of what the school has become as he prepares to leave his role next month.
Dan Cleary has led the Market Harborough school since 2018 and is moving on to become Deputy Chief Executive Officer within the Tudor Grange Academies Trust.
Dan Cleary with students at Robert Smyth Academy
During his eight years in charge, the school says he has overseen a period of sustained development, with a strong focus on culture, community and high expectations for students.
Mr Cleary said it had been “the privilege of my professional life” to lead the school and described moving to take on the role as “one of the very best decisions” he could have made.
Current Associate Principal Kate Nicholson will succeed him as Principal. She said she was “proud and delighted” to take on the role and promised to build on the strong foundations already in place.
