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, Brian King
Pay Committee - Chair of Committee, Joe Basquill
Board Members:
Oliver Priestley - Headteacher Ex-Officio
Brian King - Chair Parent Governor
Jo Leigh - Vice Chair Foundation Governor
Joe Basquill Local Authority Governor
Rev Colin Simpson Ex-Officio Governor
Sarah Brown Staff Governor
Cathy Paull Parent Governor
Ruth Knowlman Foundation Governor
Angela Morley Clerk to the Governing Board