Governors are a group of volunteers who provide support and direction to the school. They are highly valued members of our school team.

The role of the Governing Body is to:

• Set the aims and objectives for the school - including the policies and targets for achieving these
• Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achieving the aims and objectives
• Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher

Our Governors

Phillip Charles

Chair of Governors - Co-opted

Responsibilities: Pupil Premium

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 11.07.2026

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: LA

Brief synopsis: Associate Director at AECOM, with 20 years of sustainability and project management experience. Has responsibilities for chairing committees, developing budgets and programmes, technical and project management delivery.

Frank Mudd

Vice Chair of Governors - Co-opted

Responsibilities: Safeguarding, Health & Safety

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 11.07.2026

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body

Amanda Westaway

Head Teacher

Responsibilities: N/A

Term of office: N/A

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Head Teacher

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Jennifer Kilford

Co-opted

Responsibilities: HT PM Panel, SEND, Dev & Training, Attendance

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 11.07.2026

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body

Louise Steadman

Teacher

Responsibilities: N/A

Term of office: 4 years, end date 23.05.2027

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Staff

Patrick Hurley

Co-opted

Responsibilities: 

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 18.09.2027

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body

Lorena Marin Polo

Co-opted

Responsibilities: 

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 18.09.2027

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body

Christine Smith

Co-opted

Responsibilities: 

Term of office: 4 years, end date: 18.09.2027

Business, personal and pecuniary interests: Nil

Governance roles in other educational institutions: None

Appointed by: Governing Body