Governors

The governing body, consisting of parents, members of staff, representatives of the local community and local authority bring a wealth of experience to the school and provide an objective overview of the work of the school.

They take responsibility for staff appointments, curriculum review and financial management. Governors are appointed, co-opted or elected for a four year term and are very valuable members of our school community.

Our Governing Body consists of 13 Governors. Our Governing Body is made up of:

• at least two parent governors who are elected by the parents
• one local authority governor
• the headteacher
• one staff governors
• two foundation governors
• five co-opted governors
• one ex officio governor

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 Michelle Hale Headteacher / Staff Governor- Member of all Committees, Pecuniary interest – Employed at the school

Mrs Teresa Pickup – Co-Opted Governor - Chair of Governors – Chair of  Pay and Performance Committees - Safeguarding Governor - Communications / Press Governor – Term End 10/09/2027, No pecuniary interests

Mrs Sarah Munns – Staff Governor – Curriculum and Standards Committee Member – Term End Date 04/11/2024, Pecuniary interest – Employed at the school

Mrs Tracie Burroughs – Parent Governor – Curriculum and Standards Committee Member, Pupil Premium, More Able Governor – Term End Date 08/05/2026, No pecuniary interests

Mr James Lloyd – Co-Opted Governor - Chair of Resources Committee – Health and Safety Governor -  Term End Date 02/07/2027, No pecuniary interests

Mrs Eve Loughton - Parent Governor - Vice Chair of Resources Committee -  English Governor - Term End Date 03/11/2024, No Pecuniary interests

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

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

Mrs Sue Harding - Foundation Governor - Resources Committee Member - Term End Date 17/05/26- No pecuniary interests

Cllr Peter Armstrong - Local Authority Governor - Resources Committee Member - Term End Date 05/12/27 - No pecuniary interests  

Mrs Bridget Durrant - Foundation Governor - Curriculum and Standards Committee Member - Term End Date 24.09.28 - No pecuniary interests

Mrs Tracy O’Connor - Clerk

2 x Co-Opted Governor Vacancies

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.