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The Governing Body

Chair of Governors: Our Chair of Governors is currently vacant as our chair of governors stepped down from the governing body on 31 August 2026. A new chair of governors will be appointed at our first meeting of the new school year on 28 September 2026.

Vice Chair: Jenny Kihara-Boyd

Name Category Appointed By: Term Start Term End
Matthew Blurton Headteacher n/a n/a n/a
VACANCY LA Governor Local Authority    
Paul Leeson Co-opted Governing Body 23/11/2024 22/11/2028
Debbie Gresswell Staff Staff 25/11/2022 24/11/2026
Jay Whitehead Parent Parents/Carers 18/12/2024 17/12/2028
Heather Richards Parent Parents/Carers 03/02/2023 02/02/2027
VACANCY Co-opted Governing Body    
Jenny Kihara-Boyd (Vice Chair) Foundation Diocese of Derby 20/01/2024 19/01/2028
Revd Ailsa Hunt Foundation Diocese of Derby 05/03/2025 04/03/2029
VACANCY Co-opted Governing Body    

Safeguarding Governor: Heather Richards

SEND Governor: Paul Leeson

Mental Health Link Governor: TBC

Health & Safety Governor: Jay Whitehead

Sustainability Link Governor: Heather Richards

Performance Management Governors: Jenny Kihara-Boyd & Paul Leeson

Governors who have stepped down in the last 12 months:

Liz Jackson

Local Authority Governor

Term Start Date: 17/07/2023

Term End Date: 31/08/2026

Nicky Wood

Co-opted Governor

Term Start Date: 28/11/2022

Term End Date: 31/08/2026