Meet the Govenors
Welcome to our Governors’ section
We have a strong and supportive Governing Body at our school, who take great pride in their role and responsibilities and make every effort to be heavily involved in school life.
Our Governing Body is chaired by Mrs Sue Dunphy and our Vice Chair is Bill Weightman; both live within the local community and are passionate about securing quality outcomes for our pupils
Full Governing Body Structure
Name | Type of Governor | Appointed by | Role of Governor | Role of Other Governing Bodies (if any) | Date of Appointment | Term of Office | Pecuniary Interests Yes / No |
Mrs Sue Dunphy (Chair of Governor) | Co-opted | Governing Body | Link Governor: Curriculum & Learning without Limits | None | 11th July 2023 | 4 years (expires 2027) | Yes |
Mr Bill Weightman (Vice Chair of Governor) | LA Governor | LA / Governing Body | Link Governor: Safeguarding and Pupil Premium | None | 4th November 2019 | 4 years (expires 2023) | Yes |
Mr Paul Gerrard | Co-opted | Governing Body | None | 1st December 2020 | 4 years (expires 2024) | No | |
Ms Ivy Hughes | Co-opted | Governing Body | None | 1st December 2020 | 4 years (expires 2024) | No | |
Vacancy | Parent | ||||||
Ms Wendy Flexen | Staff | Governing Body | None | 15th October 2020 | 4 years (expires 2024) | No | |
Mrs Natalie Menagh | Interim Executive Headteacher | Headteacher at Alt Bridge School | January 2023 | Ongoing | |||
Rebecca Furlong | Parent | Governing Body | None | 23rd November 2021 | 4 years (expires 2025) | Yes | |
Deane Leake | Co-opted | Governing Body | None | 23rd November 2021 | 4 years (expires 2025) | Yes | |
James Austin (Deputy Head teacher) |
Associate Governor (no voting rights) |
Governing Body | June 2023 |