“What do Governors do?”
Governors appoint the head teacher and deputy headteacher. In some schools the site is owned by the Local Governing Committee. It is governors who hold the main responsibility for finance in schools, and it is governors who work with the headteacher to make the tough decisions about balancing resources.
“What are the roles and responsibilities of school governors?”
Roles and responsibilities. Governors work as a team. They are responsible for making sure the school provides a good quality education for all pupils. Raising educational standards in school is a key priority. … They do this together with the head teacher, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school.
| NAME | GOVERNOR TYPE | END OF TERM |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs S Spence | Staff - Principal | Ex-Officio |
| Mr G Lowe | Trust Appointed | 22 Nov 2027 |
| Mr G Barlow | Trust Appointed | 31 Aug 2028 |
| Mrs K Li | Staff | 12 Dec 2027 |
| Mrs K Blow | Parent | 5 Dec 2026 |
| Mrs A Oultram | Parent | 18 Sept 2027 |
MEET OUR
Governors
Governor Resignations (past year)
Eva Cerioni, Trust Appointed, 31.8.25
David Jobling, Trust Appointed, 17.3.25
Term Ended (past year)
Julia McGhie, Staff Governor, 10.1.24
Jayne Lyall-Brookes, 17.10.24
Governor Structure
Attendance at Meetings
| Autumn 2023 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Attendance | 8 and 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 (+1 vacancy) and 7 (+1 vacancy) | TBC | TBC |
| Out of a total of | 9 and 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 and 8 | TBC | TBC |