Our School Governors

Our School Governors play an important role in helping to shape the future of our school. Working closely with our Headteacher, Mrs Munns, and her team, the Governing Body provides strategic leadership, support and constructive challenge to help ensure the best possible outcomes for all our children.

Our Governors bring a wide range of experience, knowledge and skills to the school. They help set the school’s vision and strategic direction, monitor educational standards and progress, oversee financial management, support staff and ensure that the school continues to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for every child.

Governors do not manage the day-to-day running of the school. Instead, they work collectively with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, providing oversight, accountability and constructive challenge while supporting the school to continue to thrive.

Our Governing Body consists of eight Governors, alongside our Headteacher, Mrs Munns. The Governing Body is made up of:

• 3 Co-opted Governors
• 2 Foundation Governors
• 1 Ex Officio Foundation Governor
• 1 Local Authority Governor
• 1 Staff Governor
• The Headteacher, Mrs Munns

We Need Your Help

Would you like to make a real difference and become more involved in school life?

We are looking for individuals to join our Governing Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to have your voice heard, support the future direction of our school and help our wonderful school community continue to thrive.

You do not need any special qualifications or previous experience as a governor. What matters most is having a passion for helping children flourish, a willingness to learn and a desire to make a positive contribution to our school community. Full training and support are provided.

Becoming a Governor is an opportunity to work alongside the Headteacher, staff and fellow governors, help shape the future of the school and make a real difference to the lives of our children.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Governor, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the school office for more information.

The term of office for all categories is for a fixed period of four years. The Headteacher and Vicar remain as governors whilst in post.

Mrs Emily Odell – Co-Opted Governor - Chair of Governors – Chair of  Pay and Performance Committees - Safeguarding Governor - Communications / Press Governor , No pecuniary interests

Mrs Sarah Munns – Co-Opted Governor – Curriculum and Standards Committee Member – Resources Committee Member - Term End Date 05/12/2028, Pecuniary interest – Employed at the school

Mrs Eve Loughton - Co-Opted Governor - Chair of Resources Committee -  English Governor - Term End Date 05/12/2028, No Pecuniary interests

Reverend Alison Bennett - Ex-Officio Governor - Wellbeing Governor - No pecuniary interests

Mrs Lilian Armstrong - Co-Opted Governor - Chair of Curriculum and Standards Committee - EYFS Governor - SEN Governor - Term End Date 17/05/26 - Pecuniary Interest in local business

Mrs Bridget Durrant - Foundation Governor - Curriculum and Standards Committee Member - Pay and Performance Member - More Able Governor - Development and Training Governor -Term End Date 24/09/28 - No pecuniary interests

Governance roles in other educational institutions: 

• Vice chair of St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust , previously known as SELCAT . Responsible for Catholic Life and Mission across the trust .
• Governor at Southampton Hospital School with responsibly for SEND.
• Trustee of Ursuline Links, registered with charities commission.
• Catholic Schools Inspector actively working for Southwark and Arundel and Brighton.
• Validator for the Oscar Romero Award.
• Deputy Group Leader HCPT Group 22

Mrs Catherine Welling - Staff Governor - Curriculum and Standards Committee Member - Term End Date 05/12/2028 - Pecuniary Interest - Employed at the school

Mr Mike Shelley - Parent Governor - Resources Committee Member - Health and Safety Governor - Term End Date 28/01/29 - No Pecuniary Interest

Reverend Serena Merritt - Ex-Officio Governor - No pecuniary interests

Mrs Tracy O’Connor - Clerk

Diversity Statement 

The governors believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.

The governors are currently collecting data on the diversity of the board, including data on age, gender, and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making.

Due to our relatively small governing board, we will not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data.