Geoffrey Rees

Geoffrey Rees CBE FRSA (born 28 February 1946) was the principal of Ivybridge Community College in Devon, England until early 2010. Until 2006, he served as a governor of both Plymouth University and the University College of St Mark & St John, Plymouth. reports, which has led to it being granted 'High Performing' status. Under his leadership the school has gained International School Status via the British Council.

Having become a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1994,

He announced, on 5 February 2009, that he would be retiring from his post as principal of Ivybridge Community College at the end of the year, after holding the position for 22 years.

Personal life

Rees is the middle child of Sidney and Mary Rees. He has an older brother Brian (a rugby international), and a younger sister Mandy.

Before teaching, Rees was a rugby union player in his native Wales and went on to Captain the Cambridge University team in a Varsity Match against Oxford University.