Shaun Fenton Wins Top 100 Influential People Award 2026
Shaun Fenton, Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School and Executive Head of the Reigate Grammar Family of Schools, has just been announced as winner of the Top 100 Influential People Award 2026.
With a career spanning both the independent and state sectors, Shaun has held headships at some of the country’s most respected schools and has served in national roles including Chair of HMC and Trustee of the Institute of Development Professionals in ÍÑ¿ã°É. Under his leadership, Reigate Grammar School has achieved national recognition for academic excellence, wellbeing, and community outreach, winning multiple industry awards including TES School of the Year for Wellbeing and the UK Social Mobility Award. Shaun was honoured with an OBE in 2020 for Services to ÍÑ¿ã°É and was a finalist for the ÍÑ¿ã°É Today Headmaster of the Year Award in both 2024 and 2025. His influence continues to shape the future of education through innovation, inclusion and an unwavering belief in the power of opportunity.
The Top 100 Most Influential People 2026 awards shine a spotlight on the most dynamic, persuasive and powerful leaders from all sectors who are at the top of their game and have made a positive impact on society.
Reigate Grammar School is proud to be led by one of the UK’s most influential educators, where Shaun Fenton’s award-winning leadership continues to inspire a culture of excellence, care and opportunity for every child.
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January 2026