Dr. David Robinson MBE

Member of the Board since March 2025 

Educational Leader | Advocate for Discipline and Aspiration | 50 Years in Education

With a remarkable career spanning over five decades, Dr David Robinson MBE has been a driving force in transforming education across Bradford and beyond. Since first stepping into the classroom 50 years ago, Dr Robinson has taught thousands of students, led school improvement initiatives, and mentored countless colleagues.

He played a pivotal role in leading Queensbury School out of special measures, pioneering systems that prioritised consistency, discipline, and high expectations for all students. His innovative approaches – including the introduction of clear behaviour policies and the strategic use of student support structures – created safer, more focused learning environments.

A firm believer in giving students the tools to fulfil their potential, Dr Robinson has consistently championed practical reforms. From introducing A-level preparation during GCSE years to eliminating home study leave, his interventions have improved retention and outcomes for many at-risk students.

His leadership extended beyond the classroom. With keen financial stewardship, he once returned £200,000 of unspent budget to the local authority. He has also embraced innovation, introducing new technologies to support teaching and learning across schools.

Awarded an MBE for his services to education, Dr Robinson has never lost his passion for teaching. Even in retirement, he continues to support schools and remains open to returning to the classroom. His international experience – with sabbaticals in schools from Beverly Hills to Jakarta – has only deepened his understanding that, regardless of location or resources, discipline and aspiration remain the cornerstones of great education.

Now based in Saltaire with his wife Corinne, Dr Robinson's legacy is one of relentless dedication, transformative leadership, and an unshakable belief in the power of education to change lives.