Governing Body

The Governing Body has a strategic role in the management of the school and its responsibilities include:

Promoting high standards of achievement and ensuring accountability
Setting the aims, values and ethos of the school
Adopting and reviewing policies for achieving these aims
Setting and monitoring the budget to ensure best value for money
Involvement in appointing staff including the Headteacher
Help decide the priorities for improving the school when the School Development Plan is being drawn up
Ensure the National Curriculum is taught to all pupils
Compare the performance of their school to similar schools

Governor Information

The following LGB Governors have left in the last twelve months:

Ms Kerry Williams (end of Office 30/04/2024)
Mr Merv Edwards (end of Office 21/11/2024)

Parent Governors (2)

Parent Governors are elected by the parents of all students who are registered at the school. When a vacancy occurs, parents are informed by email or a letter from the Headteacher is sent home and nominations are invited.

Staff Governors (2)

The staff governor is elected by his/her colleagues. The Headteacher is also a Governor.

Co-Opted Governors (8)

Co-opted governors are appointed by the Local Governing body and Trust because they come from a specialist group, such as the business community or because they possess a particular skill which can contribute to the governing body.

All Governors have the same responsibilities and an equal say on the Governing body

More information on governors is available from the Shropshire LEA website including how to:

Apply to become a School Governor