Robin Andrew Kemp (born 29 September 1984) is an English former cricketer and educator.[1] He played in five first-class matches between 2005 and 2008,representing Cambridge University and Cambridge UCCE. Following his cricketing career,he became a teacher and school leader,serving in senior academic roles in the United Kingdom.[2]
Kemp made his first-class debut in the 2005 University Match at Fenner’s.[1] He retained his place in the side for the following three years,appearing in the 2006,2007,and 2008 matches. His only other first-class appearance came for Cambridge UCCE against Derbyshire in 2007.[1]
A right-arm medium pace bowler,Kemp’s best figures came in the 2008 University Match,where he took 3 wickets for 23 runs.[1] Across his five first-class matches,he bowled 636 deliveries,claimed 10 wickets,and maintained a bowling average of 33.90.[1]
Professional career
After completing his studies,Kemp trained as a history teacher. He began his teaching career in Essex,working at Moulsham High School in Chelmsford,where he rose to the position of Deputy Headteacher.[2] He later held senior leadership roles in Suffolk schools.[citation needed]
In September 2025,Kemp was appointed Deputy Head Academic at King’s Ely,a co-educational independent school in Cambridgeshire.[2]
Legacy
While Kemp’s cricketing career was modest in statistical terms,his repeated selection for the University Match highlights his standing within Cambridge cricket during the mid-2000s.[1] His later career in education has seen him contribute to the leadership of several schools.[2]
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