Our Governors
The Role of the Governing Body
Governing bodies are responsible and accountable for all major decisions about the school and its future. Governors have a legal responsibility to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. They set the school's vision and strategic aims, monitor and evaluate performance acting as critical friend to the Headteacher and ensure the school is accountable to those it serves.
| Governor | Appointed by | Category | Term of Office | Responsibility | FGB Attendance 2026/2027 | Business /Relevant Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Benjamin Conway (Chairperson) |
Appointed by GB/board | Co-opted |
06/02/2023 - 05/02/2027 |
Heads Performance EYPP & Funded 2's SEND Safeguarding |
1/6 | |
| Claire Cobain | Headteacher |
01/09/2018- |
Leadership and Management |
1/6 | (Bright Ovens) | |
| Lynda Lodge | Deputy Headteacher |
10/02/2023 - 10/02/2027 |
Leadership and Management |
1/6 | ||
Historic Records |
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| Ashil Soda |
Appointed BY GB/board |
Co-opted |
01/02/2023 - 31/01/2027 Resigned 28/09/2026 |
Finance Health & Safety |
2025/2026 6/7 |
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Jenny Beach (Chairperson) |
Appointed by GB/board | Co-opted |
06/02/2023 - 05/02/2027 Resigned 22/07/2026 |
Head's Performance Safeguarding/CLA |
2025/2026 6/7 |
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Kit Rawlinson (Co-Chairperson) |
Appointed by GB/board | Parent |
17/05/2023 - 16/05/2027 Resigned 22/07/2026 |
SEND Equality & Diversity |
2025/2026 6/7 |
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| Dr Benjamin Shepherd | Appointed by GB/Board | Co-opted |
01/02/2023 - 31/01/2027 Resigned 22/09/2025 |
Staff & Children's Wellbeing | 4/7 | |
| Claire Turner | Elected by parents | Parent | 16/04/2022- 15/05/2027 Resigned 12/05/2025 | SEND | 3/7 | |
| Fiona Hill | Appointed by GB/board | Clerk | 01/02/2012- |