School Governors

Governor Type
Dr John Bennett Co-opted, Members
Tom Goulder Co-opted, Members
Sarah Waller Executive Headteacher
Juan Horta Co-opted
Terrie Yardley Co-opted
Helen Davies Co-opted
Hannah Kirk Co-Opted
Ellie Hodder Staff Governor
Danielle Forster Staff Governor
Hannah Cooper Parent Governor
   

Roles and Responsibilities

The governing body has a range of duties and powers and a general responsibility for the conduct of the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement.

  • Setting targets for pupil achievement.
  • Managing the school’s finances.
  • Making sure the curriculum is balanced and broadly based.
  • Appointing staff.
  • Reviewing staff performance and pay.

Governors List

Individual Committees of the Local Governing Body (LGB) were disbanded from January 2018 and all governors were invited to all LGB meetings, whatever the focus was of the meeting (Finance & Personnel and Curriculum & Standards); the following information is, therefore, relevant from January 2018. Previous attendance information is available on request.

Governors Contact Details

All governors including the Chair can be contacted through the school using the following details.

Governors whose term of office ended or who resigned in the previous 12 months

Name of Governor Date of End of Term of Office or Resignation
Sian Alexander Term Ended 07/07/25
Kevin Fallin Term Ended 01/09/25
Lorraine Boocock Term Ended 28/04/26
   
   

Further information

“Staff feel valued and proud to work here – creating a positive school culture.”

Ofsted

“Children are taught to respect differences and celebrate who they are.”

Ofsted

“High expectations inspire pupils to work hard and achieve their best.”

Ofsted

“Behaviour is calm and positive, with pupils showing kindness and courtesy.”

Ofsted

“An ambitious curriculum helps pupils speak confidently about their learning.”

Ofsted

“Staff know every child well and build warm, respectful relationships.”

Ofsted

“A school that continues to be judged good, with safeguarding at its heart.”

Ofsted

“Strong relationships with parents are built from the moment children join the school.”

Ofsted

“Reading is a priority from the very start of school life.”

Ofsted

“A small school with a huge heart, where children are truly cared for.”

Ofsted

“Pupils know they have trusted adults to turn to if they are worried.”

Ofsted

“A welcoming, well-organised school where pupils feel safe, valued and known.”

Ofsted