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Our Governors

School Governors

Role of the Governing Board

The role of a governor is to contribute to the work of the Governing Board in ensuring high standards of achievement for all children.

The main responsibilities of a Governor

  • As part of a team;
  • The Setting the strategic direction of the school;
  • Holding the leadership to account for the performance of the school;
  • Making sure that resources are used well for the needs of the children.

The Governing Board is made up of:

  • Co-opted Governors (appointed by the Trustees)
  • Parent Governors (elected by parents)
  • Staff Governors (elected by staff)

Please find below details of how our Governing Board is structured, including the names, positions, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.

The Governors can be contacted at any time via a sealed envelope marked 'Private & Confidential' and delivered to the Company Secretary at the school office.

Code of ConductGovernance Handbook on gov.uk

 

Meet the Governors

Last updated October 2026

 

Name Governor Type Term From Term To Additional Information Roles
Shabeena Ara
Parent governor
20 Sep 2022 20 Sep 2026 Sports Premium / Pupil Premium
Melissa Byrne Staff governor

24 Oct 2023 23 Oct 2027 Curriculum
Vickie Crombie Headteacher

Jane Cross

Co-opted governor

Trustees

18 Jul 2026 17 Jul 2030 Related to Sean Cross (NPS Governor)
Bhavna Vala Parent governor

01 Mar 2026 28 Feb 2030
Charlotte Taft Clerk Attingham Education
 

Resignations within the last 12 months

 

Name Removal Reason Removal Notes Governor Type First Appointed From To Leaving Date
Andy Beech Resigned Co-opted governor 22 Sep 2022 22 Sep 2022 21 Sep 2026 31 Aug 2025
Fadwa Hakmi No removal reason Parent governor 1 Mar 2022 1 Mar 2022 28 Feb 2026 14 Apr 2026
Katie Burke Resigned Co-opted governor 17 Jul 2023 17 Jul 2023 16 Jul 2027 21 Apr 2026
Emma Simpson Resigned Headteacher 1 Jan 2025 31 Aug 2026
Sandra Cable Resigned Co-opted governor 23 Sep 2026

 

Attendance 2025 - 2026

 

Governor Governor Type 08 Oct 2025 28 Jan 2026 29 Apr 2026
Shabeena Ara Y N Y
Katie Burke N Y
Melissa Byrne Staff governor Y Y Y
Mrs Sandra Cable Y Y Y
Jane Cross Co-opted governor Y Y Y
Fadwa Hakmi N N
Emma Simpson Y Y Y
Bhavna Vala Parent governor Y

 

 

 

    

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