Our Academy

The Local Governing Body

Mrs Maggie Blount - Chair of Governors / Appointed by trust

Mr Chris Metcalfe - Principal

Mrs Janet Foster - Vice Chair/Appointed by Trust

Mr John Davis - Appointed by Trust

Mrs Kim Priestley - Appointed by Trust

Mrs Amy Langham - Appointed by Trust

Mrs Jane Cox - Appointed by Trust

Mrs Louise Sutton - Elected by Staff

Please click on the links below to access the following documents:

Governor Declaration of Business Interests

Registration of Attendance for Local Governing Body members 2023-2024

Registration of Attendance for Local Governing Body members 2021 - 2022

Governance Handbook

Governor Responsibilities

Safeguarding and Inclusion: J Foster/K Priestley
SEND (Incl. Pupil Premium): K Priestley
Health and Safety/Compliance: J Davis
Curriculum and Standards: M Blount/J Foster
Finance and Expenditure: J Davis
Wellbeing: M Blount

What do governors do?

Governors have several key roles:

to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
to hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
to oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.

They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:

determining how the school's budget is spent;
the appointing and dismissing of staff;
hearing appeals and grievances;
forming policy on the school's curriculum and collective worship;
setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline;
making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe;
setting and monitoring the school's aims and policies.