Governors
Our governors help us make our school the best place it can possibly be.
Below you will find the current structure of our governing body, along with details about any vacancies for new governors.
Governing Body Current Vacancies as at 1/12/2025:
WE CURRENTLY HAVE TWO GOVERNOR VACANCIES.
Parent Governors:
There is currently ONE vacancy for a parent governor.
Co-opted Governors:
There is currently ONE vacancy for a co-opted governor.
GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2025-2026
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PDF ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THIS PAGE FOR A FULL LIST OF MEETING DATES FOR THE 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR.
ALL MEETINGS START PROMPTLY AT 3.30pm, unless otherwise stated.
Governors
Pecuniary Interests
| Name | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alan Ferns | Chair. Writing | COP 12/11/2023 | 11/11/2027 |
| Mr Peter Dobbs | Co-Opted Governor, Mathematics | COP 01/11/2023 | 31/10/2027 |
| Mrs Judy Hoskin | Vice-Chair, Phonics & Early Reading | COP 15/11/2023 | 14/11/2027 |
| Ms Cath Benson, UKS2 LSA | Staff Governor, Safeguarding | STF 16/09/2022 | 15/09/2026 |
| Mr Lee Ashton, Headteacher | Headteacher | HT 01/09/2017 | - |
| Ms Nathalie Marshall, Deputy Headteacher | Co-Opted Governor | COP 17/10/2025 | 16/10/2029 |
| Ms Rabia Ali | Parent Governor, H&S, SEND | PAR 20/05/2025 | 19/05/2029 |
| Ms Kelly Burton | Co-Opted Governor. Safeguarding | COP 11/07/2022 | 10/07/2026 |
| Ms Paula Warding | Co-Opted Governor, Pupil Premium, EYFS | COP 01/04/2025 | 31/03/2029 |
| Cllr Brendan Keville | Local Authority Governor, Attendance | COP 10/10/2024 | 09/10/2028 |
| Ms Farisah Amanda | Parent Governor TERM EXPIRED | PAR 12/11/2021 | 11/11/2025 |
| Ms Jessica Rampley | Co-Opted Governor RESIGNED | COP 04/09/2023 | 31/03/2025 |
| Ms Olivia Platt | Co-Opted Governor RESIGNED (chair) | COP 11/07/2022 | 31/03/2025 |
| Ms Ros Munro | Headteacher (Executive) TERM EXPIRED | HT 22/01/2025 | 11/09/2025 |
| Name | Committee Membership | Pecuniary Interests |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Alan Ferns | Confidential minutes, HT PM, Curriculum & Standards, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | Citizen's Advice MCR, Trustee (unpaid) |
| Mr Peter Dobbs | Confidential minutes, HT PM (expired), Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | - |
| Mrs Judy Hoskin | Confidential minutes, HT PM, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | - |
| Ms Cath Benson, UKS2 LSA | Curriculum & Standards Committee | - |
| Mr Lee Ashton, Headteacher | Confidential Minutes, Curriculum & Standards Committee, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | - |
| Ms Nathalie Marshall, Deputy Headteacher | Confidential minutes, Curriculum & Standards Committee | - |
| Ms Rabia Ali | Confidential minutes, Curriculum & Standards Committee | Parent of KS1 & KS2 children currently in school |
| Ms Kelly Burton | Confidential minutes, HT PM, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | - |
| Ms Paula Warding | Curriculum & Standards Committee, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | Executive HT, Lark Hill Primary School |
| Cllr Brendan Keville | Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | SCC Local Councillor and Executive Support Member for Homelessness, Affordable Housing and Housing Standards, member of Ordsall Labour Party Committee, Ordsall Community Arts committee member, member of Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors, member of Save Regent Retail Park Campaign Group, Unite Union member |
| Ms Farisah Amanda | Confidential minutes, Curriculum & Standards Committee | Parent of child previously in attendance at school |
| Ms Jessica Rampley | Confidential minutes, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | |
| Ms Olivia Platt | Confidential minutes, HT PM, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | |
| Ms Ros Munro | Confidential minutes, Curriculum & Standards Committee, Finance, Staffing, Behaviour, Attendance, Wellness and Health & Safety Committee | HT of Willow Tree Primary School |
Governor Attendance at Meetings
Use the drop down menus below to view the Attendance at meetings for each Governor Committee.
2025 - 2026 Full Governing Board Meetings▼
| Name | Type | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Nathalie Marshall | Co-Opted Governor | Attended | ||
| Cllr Brendan Keville | LA Governor | Attended | ||
| Mr Alan Ferns | Chair | Attended | ||
| Ms Judy Hoskin | Vice Chair | Attended | ||
| Mr Lee Ashton | Headteacher | Attended | ||
| Ms Rabia Ali | Parent Governor | Attended | ||
| Mr Peter Dobbs | Co-Opted Governor | Attended | ||
| Ms Cath Benson | Staff Governor | Attended | ||
| Ms Paula Warding | Co-Opted Governor | Attended | ||
| Ms Kelly Burton | Co-Opted Governor | Apologies Accepted | ||
| Ms Farisah Amanda | Parent Governor | Not in attendance; apologies not received |
