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:
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