Mrs Charlotte Brigden

Charlotte has been Head of Lincoln Minster School since June 2026, previously working as Senior Deputy Head since 2023. Charlotte has also served 8 years at Haileybury College in Hertfordshire, where she worked as a Senior School Housemistress and Deputy Safeguarding Lead. Charlotte is a true academic at heart with a BA in Human Geography from the University of Exeter and an MA in Education. She is currently working to complete her Doctorate, specifically researching pastoral leadership within the independent school sector.  

Charlotte went to Oakham School as a child and believes in a holistic and rounded education. She loves sailing and rowing, has run the Duke of Edinburgh Award at all three levels and is a huge advocate of the co-curricular programme at LMS. 

Mr Andrew Coupland

Andy joined Lincoln Minster Preparatory School as Head Teacher in September 2024 after spending 11 successful years as Deputy Head Teacher at a large state school in Lincolnshire. Recently, Andy completed the 'Leading an Independent School' course and achieved the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) in September 2023.

With extensive experience in senior leadership spanning over 20 years, Andy has led on all aspects of school provision, including pastoral care, safeguarding, performance data, and quality of education. His primary focus is to embrace the school’s priority for its pupils to be happy and to achieve – in that order. He firmly believes that an aspirational culture, which champions all children and is underpinned by nurturing pastoral support, must be at the heart of a child’s education. To put it simply, if a child is to fulfil their potential, they must feel safe, valued and be happy.

Andy is dedicated to providing an outstanding education that empowers children to excel academically while also equipping them with the personal skills and attitudes needed for lifelong success. Valuing the positive benefits of the wider curriculum and co-curricular clubs on children’s personal development, Andy understands that education extends beyond the classroom. He enjoys being actively involved in this broader offer and, over the last 20 years, has led numerous trips, residential visits, school sports teams and a range of co-curricular clubs.

Mrs Lydia Robinson

Lydia Robinson brings extensive experience and a strong record of innovation in education to her role as Senior Deputy Head at Lincoln Minster School. Educated at the University of Cambridge, she began her career at Wycombe Abbey, where she taught Geography and served as a Resident Teaching Tutor. Lydia went on to join Radley College, where she was appointed Head of Department in 2016. As a member of the Academic Committee, she helped shape the whole-school academic strategy and launched The Respect Project - a pioneering collaboration between Radley College and Downe House that promoted mutual respect and leadership among students across both schools. 

Alongside her current role at Lincoln Minster School, Lydia completed the National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL) through UCL in 2025. Lydia leads the Sixth Form and external partnerships, and careers, ensuring that every student is fully prepared for life beyond school. 

Mr Nicholas Boot

Nicholas became Assistant Head (Academic) at Lincoln Minster School in 2022, having previously served as Head of Sixth Form from 2017 to 2022 and Head of History since joining the school in 2010. During this time, he oversaw strong academic outcomes and introduced effective systems for academic monitoring and pastoral support. He worked closely with Christ’s College, Cambridge to support Oxbridge entry and continues to champion high aspirations for all pupils. 

Before joining Lincoln Minster, Nicholas taught in London state schools, where he was a successful Head of History and Head of Politics. He graduated with honours in History and Landscape Archaeology from the University of East Anglia and later completed an MA in Education with Distinction at the University of Warwick. His interests extend beyond the classroom to the broader cultural dimensions of education, including art, literature and music. 

As Assistant Head (Academic), his responsibilities include academic operations such as assessment, reporting and data analysis. His priority is clear: to help pupils achieve their best academically while benefiting from a rich and balanced curriculum. 

Mrs Emily Pringle

Emily joined Lincoln Minster School in 2024 as Subject Lead for History, before moving into her current role as Assistant Head for Teaching, Learning and Professional Development. She leads whole-school strategy to improve pedagogy, curriculum design and professional learning, with a clear focus on raising standards and ensuring consistently high-quality teaching. 

With a Joint Honours degree in Ancient History and Archaeology (2:1), an NPQ in Leading Teacher Development, and currently undertaking a coaching leadership qualification, Emily is committed to purposeful, research-informed professional development that empowers teachers to grow. Her priority is simple: students deserve exceptional teaching every day so they can feel confident, challenged and able to achieve their best. 

Emily’s interest in educational research began during her second maternity leave, a period she describes as transformative. Discovering the impact of evidence-informed practice broadened her aspirations beyond the classroom and shaped her commitment to developing a reflective, collaborative and ambitious culture among staff. 

Mrs Eleanor Chapman

Eleanor Chapman is Assistant Head (Pastoral) and Lead Teacher of Drama at Lincoln Minster School. She joined LMS following a successful career both on the stage and in educational leadership. 

Before joining LMS, Eleanor served as Assistant Head Teacher for Behaviour and Culture in a large Lincolnshire state school, where she led whole-school initiatives to strengthen behaviour systems, enhance the learning environment and promote a positive, aspirational culture for all students. 

Eleanor leads Drama across the school and plays a central part in shaping the pastoral culture. She oversees attendance tracking and monitoring, co-curricular provision, rewards and sanctions, and is Deputy Safeguarding Lead. Through this broad portfolio, Eleanor works to ensure that every student feels supported, engaged and able to thrive both academically and personally.