The governing body has 3 key functions:
- To ensure the clariy of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school
- Hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and pupils
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and ensuring school funds are well spent.
The Full governing body meets a least 6 times a year, with Committee meetings held in addition to these, usually twice per term.
Governors oversee the school budget, the Pupil Premium and Sports Premium ; resources including staffing; premises development and management; policies; school improvement; standards including the standards attained by pupils in the school.
To contact the Governors with feedback, suggestions or ideas please do so via the Chair of Governors at the school office.
| Name | Role | Responsibility | Term of Office |
| Amanda Darroch | Appointed Governor (DNEAT) | SEN, EAL, LAC | 01 Sept 2023 – 14 Nov 2025 |
| Jo Tinson | Appointed Governor (DNEAT) | Chair of GovernorsSafeguarding | 01 Sept 2023 – 05 Nov 2024 |
| Shannon O’Sullivan | Executive Headteacher | Executive Headteacher | |
| Nick Wade | Staff Governor | Deputy HeadteacherEthos and Community Committee | 01 Sept 2023 – 05 Jan 2025 |
| Kim Findlay | Parent Governor (Parents) | English, Website compliance, Vice Chair from 1.1.23 | 01 Sept 2023 – 12 Apr 2025 |
| Jayne Vertigan | Appointed Governor (DNEAT) | Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, Health & Safety | 01 Sept 2023 – 31 Aug 2025 |
| Richard Turk | Appointed Governor | 01 Sept 2023 – 31 Aug 2027 | |
| Laura Purnell | Appointed Governor (DNEAT) | 08 Jan 2024 – 07 Jan 2028 |
There are no business or financial interests for any governor
Attendance Record
Helen Watson – 2nd Feb’21, 15th March’21, 18th May’21, 12th July’21, 5th Oct’21, 14th Dec’21, 10th Jan’22, 1st Feb’22.
Edwin Pearson – 2nd Feb’21, 15th March’21, 18th May’21, 12th July’21, 5th Oct’21, 14th Dec’21, 10th Jan’22, 1st Feb’22.
Stefan Iwanczk – 2nd Feb’21, 15th March’21,18th May’21, 12th July’21, 5th Oct’21, 14th Dec’21, 10th Jan’22
Helen Rengert – 2nd Feb’21,15th March’21, 18th May’21, 5th Oct’21, 14th Dec’21, 10th Jan’22, 1st Feb’22.
Helen Hemmingrey – 2nd Feb’21,15th March’21, 18th May’21, 12th July’21, 5th Oct’21, 10th Jan’22, 1st Feb’22.
Resigned February 2022
Brad Rafftree – 2nd Feb’21,15th March’21, 18th May’21, 12th July’21,
Resigned September 2021.
Suzanne Wylie – 2nd Feb’21, 15th March’21,18th May’21, 12th July’21,
Resigned July’21
Dates of finance committee meetings
Helen Watson – 27th Jan’21, 18th May’21, 2nd Dec’21,15th Dec’21. 8th Feb’22
Edwin Pearson – 27th Jan’21, 18th May’21, 2nd Dec’21,15th Dec’21. 8th Feb’22
Stefan Iwanczk – 27th Jan’21, 18th May’21, 2nd Dec’21, 15th Dec’21. 8th Feb’22.