Chris Lloyd is the Headteacher of Holybrook Primary School in Bradford, part of Exceed Academies Trust, serving a diverse community in an area of significant deprivation. With a strong belief in equality of opportunity, he ensures that no pupil’s circumstances limit opportunities, leading the school from inadequate to outstanding and embedding a culture of high expectations for all.

Innovation and inclusion drive improvement. The 1:1 iPad deployment has strengthened teaching and learning, increasing engagement, independence and access while reducing digital and attainment gaps. Holybrook is recognised for excellence in computing, has achieved the NACE Challenge Award, and has been designated an Inclusion Centre of Excellence. Strong community engagement and effective partnerships sustain the school’s continued success.