Governor Membership
We do not operate with committees. Instead, all meetings are run as Full Governors' Meetings with focus areas.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair of Governors | Alison Rigby appointed from 14/01/2025–21/03/2028 |
| Vice Chair of Governors | Jemma Copestake appointed from 10/06/2026–10/06/2030 |
| Executive Headteacher | Nadeem Shah |
| Head of School – Infants | Alex Sutcliffe |
| Head of School – Juniors | Gavin Powers |
Governing Board Structure
The Governing Board operates in accordance with the Federation's Instrument of Government.
The board currently comprises:
- Executive Headteacher Governor
- Staff Governor
- Parent Governors
- Co-opted Governors
- Local Authority Governor
Current vacancies are actively being recruited to ensure the board maintains a broad range of skills and experience.
| Full Name | Category | Appointed By | Date of appointment | Date Stepped down (in last 12 months) | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Rigby | Co-opted Governor | Governing Board | 26/03/2024 | n/a | 4 years |
| David Price | Staff Governor | Staff Election | 06/02/2025 | n/a | 4 years |
| Jemma Copestake | Co-opted Governor | Governing Board | 09/06/2026 | n/a | 4 years |
| Kirsty Evans | Co-opted Governor | Governing Board | 15/06/2026 | n/a | 4 years |
| Emma Osbiston | Parent Governor | Governing Board | 13/05/2026 | n/a | 4 years |
| Rachael Wilkinson | Co-opted Governor | Governing Board | 13/05/2026 | n/a | 4 years |
| Vacancy | LA Governor | Governing Board | 4 years | ||
| Vacancy | Co-opted Governor | Governing Board | 4 years |
Declarations of Interests: Pecuniary/Business
All governors should complete the school’s register of business interests annually.
Declaration of pecuniary and personal interest 2026/27