Alumni Spotlight Profiles

Discover the journeys of former Red House pupils and see where life after Red House has taken them!

We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our alumni community and always enjoy hearing where life beyond Red House has led our former pupils. From business and education to sport, science and international careers, our alumni continue to make a difference across the world.

If you are a former pupil and would like to share your story or achievements, we would love to hear from you. Please email sara.storm@redhouseschool.co.uk

Alumni Spotlight

Lydia Dunn – Class of 2013

Ward Manager, Priory Healthcare

Since qualifying as a Mental Health Nurse in Edinburgh, Lydia has built a career supporting people in crisis and now works as a Ward Manager with Priory Healthcare. She leads a male acute inpatient ward and describes her role as “the most rewarding job in the world.”

Read Lydia’s Story

Alexander Shaw - Class of 2006

Club Manager, Seaton Carew Golf Club

After studying Professional Golf Studies at the University of Birmingham, Alexander qualified as a PGA Professional and went on to build a successful career in the golf industry. Today, he combines his role as Club Manager at Seaton Carew Golf Club with competing as an active golfer.

Read Alexander’s Story

Aaron Ray - Class of 2005

Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist, York Hospital

After studying medicine at the University of Nottingham, Aaron specialised in clinical radiology, earning the Frank Doyle Medal and a distinction from the University of Oxford. Today, he combines clinical practice, teaching and research as a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at York Hospital.

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Phil Adèle - Class of 2003

West End Performer and Theatre Professional

Phil has built a successful career in the performing arts, performing in West End productions after training at drama school. His journey has been shaped by resilience, self-belief and a commitment to focusing on personal progress rather than comparison.

Read Phil’s Story

Russell Earnshaw - Class of 1991

International Coach and Founder of The Magic Academy

From representing England 7s and coaching international rugby teams to working with organisations including the Premier League, GB Hockey and Google, Russell has built a career helping people, teams and leaders achieve their potential across the world.

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Brendan Devlin - Class of 1979

European Commission Advisor helping shape international climate policy

From a decision to study German at Red House School to leading major global energy and methane reduction initiatives in Brussels, Brendan’s career has taken him across journalism, academia and international policy.

Read Brendan’s Story.

Peter Tymms - Class of 1962

Emeritus Professor of Education, Durham University

From Red House School to becoming a Fellow of the British Academy, Professor Peter Tymms has dedicated his career to advancing education research and improving learning outcomes for children across the globe.

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Robert Goundry - Class of 1958

Former Managing Director, North West Regional Railways

After studying at Lincoln College, Oxford, Robert built a distinguished career in the railway industry, holding senior leadership roles during a transformative period for UK rail and playing a key role in shaping the future of rail freight in the UK.

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