Welcome to our Governors’ section
The Board of Governors role is to promote the schools' long term development by setting a strategic framework for school improvement and overseeing its implementation. The Board sets the school values, aims and objectives, allocates and controls the school budget, monitors and evaluates school progress and acts as a 'critical friend' to the Headteacher by providing support and challenge.
The Governing Board holds seven Full Governing Board meetings per academic year and the following sub-committees and panels meet when necessary:
Headteacher Performance Management Committee: Chair of Committee, Jo Leigh
Pay Committee - Chair of Committee, Luke Merchant
Admissions Committee: Chair of Committee, Jo Leigh
Board Members:
Oliver Priestley - Headteacher Ex-Officio
Jo Leigh - Chair Foundation Governor
Luke Merchant - Vice Chair Foundation Governor
Rev Colin Simpson Ex-Officio Foundation Governor
Sarah Brown Staff Governor
Claire Harding Parent Governor
Rachael Horan Parent Governor
Ruth Knowlman Foundation Governor
Tayo Oladipo Foundation Governor
Angela Morley Clerk to the Governing Board