James Veness is Headteacher at Christopher Rawlins School in Adderbury, and has over 15 years of educational experience.
James chose a career in education because he’s passionate about giving children the best possible life chances.
He first saw the huge impact that Quest for Learning’s programmes have on disadvantaged children while serving as Interim Headteacher at The Hendreds School in Wantage. He continued our longstanding partnership of over 15 years with St Christopher’s CE Primary School, Oxford, when he became Head of School in 2022, before moving to Christopher Rawlins Primary School in 2025.
The wealth of knowledge and experience James brings to our Trustee Board will help us empower more children to achieve their potential.

