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Accounting Officer

  • Name: Dr. Alexandra Thorp
  • Appointment date: 02.09.2024
  • Term of Office: Until cessation of CEO role
  • Appointed by: Ex officio (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Trustee, Berwick Academy, from April 2025 until 2026

Board of Members

  • Name: Geoff Norris
  • Appointment date: 01.09.2021
  • Term of office: N/A
  • Appointed by: Members of the Trust
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Underscar Owners Club Ltd, Board Director of a non-profit-making company responsible for managing 25 timeshare apartments, since 2010.
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/1
  • Name: David Bowes 
  • Appointment date: 02.09.2026
  • Term of office: N/A
  • Appointed by: Members of the Trust
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Spouse is a Trustee 
  • Attendance 25/26: N/A
  • Name: Roger Edwardson 
  • Appointment date: 02.09.2026
  • Term of office: N/A
  • Appointed by: Members of the Trust
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Governor at Jesmond Park Academy, Owner and Managing Director of Roger Edwardson Education and Childrens Services Ltd since 2005.
  • Attendance 25/26: N/A
  • Name: Martin Longeran 
  • Appointment date: 02.09.2026
  • Term of office: N/A
  • Appointed by: Members of the Trust
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Headteacher of Northern Counties School, Trustee at Talbot House Children's Charity 
  • Attendance 25/26: N/A
  • Name: Jeff Lough
  • Appointment date: 19.02.2026
  • Term of office: N/A
  • Appointed by: Board of Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Governor Gosforth Academy, Knightsbridge Management Group –Director since 2004. Hawthorn Primary School – Joint Vice Chair since 2017. Gosforth East Middle School – Governor since 2017. Newcastle Bridges School – Chair of Local Advisory Committee since 2017. Excelsior Academy – Governor 2017-2026. Northern Counties School – Chair of the Local Governing Body since February 2023. Percy Hedley School, Chair of the LAC, since September 2024
  • Attendance 25/26: N/A

Members who stepped down in the last 12 months

  • Name: Judy Storey
  • Appointment date: 25.10.2018
  • Term of office: Resigned 27.02.2026
  • Appointed by: Original (signatory) member
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Registration Officer in Democratic Services at Newcastle City Council since April 2023. Two granddaughters attend Gosforth Junior High Academy.
  • Attendance 25/26 1/1
  • Name: Jackie Slesenger
  • Appointment date: 01.09.2022
  • Term of office: N/A
  • Appointed by: Board of Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Trustee of the West End Food Bank Charity since 2004. Co-opted Member of Sacre Advisory Group since 2008.
  • Attendance 25/26 1/1

Trustees

  • Name: Zarqa Akhtar
  • Appointment date: 01.09.25
  • Term of office: 31.08.29
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Employed by Square 4 since October 2024
  • Other role(s): Chair of Finance and Premises Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 8/8 (Board), 3/4 (Finance and Premises)
  • Name: Lesley Bowes
  • Appointment date: 15.12.20 reappointed 14.12.2024
  • Term of office: 13.12.2028
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Spouse is David Bowes, who is a Governor
  • Other role(s): Vice Chair of Trustees, Chair of Curriculum and Standards Committee, Finance and Premises Committee, Chair of Great Park Governing Committee, Callerton Academy Governing Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 8/8 (Board) 4/4 (Curriculum and Standards) 4/4 (Finance)
  • Name: Dr. Julie Crumbley
  • Appointment date: 20.05.2021 reappointed 20.05.2025
  • Term of office: 19.05.2029
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): Audit and Risk Committee, People Committee, North Gosforth Academy Governor, SEND link trustee
  • Attendance 25/26: 8/8 (Board) 2/4 (Audit and Risk), 1/2 (People) 
  • Name: Dr. Lindsey Ferrie
  • Appointment date: 02.06.2023
  • Term of office: 01.06.2027
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Newcastle University – Employee since 2008. Sheffield Hallam University – Employee – External Examiner, January 2022 to January 2026. First cousin, once removed of George Snaith, who was a Trustee
  • Other role(s):  Curriculum and Standards Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 5/8 (Board) 4/4 (Curriculum and Standards)
  • Name: Prof. Nick Girdler
  • Appointment date: 02.06.2023
  • Term of office: 01.06.2027
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Newcastle University – Senior academic since 2006. Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Consultant, since 2006. Dunstan Steads Management Ltd – Director since 2021. Barnard Castle School, Board Member, since 2024
  • Other role(s): Curriculum and Standards Committee, Gosforth Academy Governing Committee Chair
  • Attendance 25/26: 6/8 (Board) 3/4 (Curriculum and Standards)
  • Name: Dr. Ally Memon
  • Appointment date: 02.06.2023
  • Term of office: 01.06.2027
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Northumbria University – employee since June 2021. Child attends Great Park Academy
  • Other role(s): Curriculum and Standards Committee, Finance and Premises Committee, People Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 7/8 (Board) 4/4 (Curriculum and Standards), 2/2 (Finance and Premises)
  • Name: Julia Morrison
  • Appointment date: 01.11.2024
  • Term of office: 31.10.2028
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Director at Morrison & Mann
  • Other role(s): Chair of People Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, Chair of Jesmond Park Academy Governing Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 5/8 (Board), 4/4 (Audit and Risk), 2/2 (People) 
  • Name: Chris Nicholson
  • Appointment date: 15.12.2020 reappointed 14.12.2024
  • Term of office: 13.12.2028
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): Chair of Trustees, Audit and Risk Committee, Curriculum and Standards Committee, Safeguarding link trustee
  • Attendance 25/26: 7/8 (Board) 3/4 (Audit and Risk), 4/4 (Curriculum and Standards)
  • Name: Mark Patton
  • Appointment date: 01.09.25
  • Term of office: 31.8.29
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/8 (Board), 4/4 (Audit and Risk)

Trustees who stepped down in the last 12 months

  • Name: Roger Edwardson
  • Appointment date: 19.02.2018 reappointed 19.02.2022 and 19.02.2026
  • Term of office: 18.02.2027 (resigned 18.07.2026)
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Owner and Managing Director of Roger Edwardson Education and Childrens Services Ltd since 2005
  • Other role(s): Finance and Premises Committee, People Committee, Jesmond Park Academy Governing Committee Governor
  • Attendance 25/26: 6/8 (Board), 4/4 (Finance and Premises), 2/2 (People)
  • Name: Jeff Lough
  • Appointment date: 19.02.2018 reappointed 19.02.2022
  • Term of office: 18.02.2026
  • Appointed by: Members
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Knightsbridge Management Group –Director since 2004. Hawthorn Primary School – Joint Vice Chair since 2017. Gosforth East Middle School – Governor since 2017. Newcastle Bridges School – Chair of Local Advisory Committee since 2017. Excelsior Academy – Governor 2017 - 2026. Northern Counties School – Chair of the Local Governing Body since February 2023. Percy Hedley School, Chair of the LAC, since September 2024
  • Other role(s): Governor at Gosforth Academy, Member
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4 (Board), 1/2 (Finance and Premises)

Callerton Academy Governors

  • Name: Prof. Nick Girdler
  • Appointment date: 02.06.23
  • Term of office: 01.06.27
  • Appointed by: Trustees         
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Newcastle University – Senior academic since 2006. Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Consultant, since 2006. Dunstan Steads Management Ltd – Director since 2021. Barnard Castle School, Board Member, since 2024.
  • Other role(s): Trustee, Chair at Gosforth Academy
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Benj Sives
  • Appointment date:  24.11.2025
  • Term of office: 23.11.2029
  • Appointed by: Staff         
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/3
  • Name: Cristina Scott
  • Appointment date:  12.12.2025
  • Term of office: 11.12.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees         
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Son in year, 7 son in law at Gosforth Sixth Form.
  • Other role(s): None
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/2

Governors who stepped down in the last 12 months 

  • Name: Cherri Blissett
  • Appointment date: 01.01.2024 re-elected 03.07.25
  • Term of office: 02.07.29 (resigned 17.07.2026)
  • Appointed by: Parents    
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Callerton Academy. Rocket Science UK Ltd – Director since March 2020. Fuel Research - Company Director since August 2024.        
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: David Bowes
  • Appointment date:  07.05.21 reappointed 07.05.25
  • Term of office: 06.05.29 (resigned 17.07.2026)
  • Appointed by: Trustees         
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Spouse is a Trustee, Lesley Bowes
  • Other role(s): Chair, Governor at North Gosforth Academy
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Julie Crumbley
  • Appointment date:  01.01.2024
  • Term of office: 31.12.2027 (resigned 12.02.2026)
  • Appointed by: Trustees     
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: See trustee entry
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 0/2
  • Name: Matthew MacDonald
  • Appointment date:  6.12.24
  • Term of office: 5.12.28 (resigned 17.07.2026)
  • Appointed by: Staff         
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/2
  • Name: Chris Rogers
  • Appointment date:  15.05.2026
  • Term of office: 14.05.2030 (resigned 23.07.2026)
  • Appointed by: Trustees         
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: TBC
  • Other role(s): None
  • Attendance 25/26: 0/1
  • Name: Jonathan Sabarre
  • Appointment date:  12.12.2025
  • Term of office: 31.07.2026
  • Appointed by: Trustees         
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Chair of the Governing Board, Farne & Cheviot Primary Schools, Trustee Healthworks Newcastle, Parish Councillor Woolsington Parish Council.
  • Other role(s): None
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/2
  • Name: Shona Taylor
  • Appointment date: 6.12.24
  • Term of office: 5.12.28 - resigned 19.06.2026
  • Appointed by: Parents     
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Callerton Academy. Employed by Newcastle College. Member of steering group for Newcastle Parent Carer Forum.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/3

Gosforth Academy Governors

  • Name: Naveen Athiraman
  • Appointment date: 07.05.21 reappointed 07.05.2025
  • Term of office: 06.05.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees  
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Royal Victoria Infirmary - Consultant Neonatologist since 2013. Children attend Gosforth Academy.  
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/4
  • Name: Steve Davison
  • Appointment date: 06.12.24
  • Term of office: 05.12.28
  • Appointed by: Trustees  
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Spouse is PA to the Principal at Gosforth Academy. Daughter is a Senior Learning and Pastoral Supervisor.
  • Other role(s): Safeguarding link governor
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Prof. Nick Girdler
  • Appointment date: 21.03.24 
  • Term of office: 20.03.28
  • Appointed by: Trustees  
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Newcastle University – Senior academic since 2006. Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Consultant, since 2006. Dunstan Steads Management Ltd – Director since 2021. Barnard Castle School, Board Member, since 2024.
  • Other role(s): Chair, Trustee, Governor at Callerton Academy
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Mark Harrison 
  • Appointment date: 01.09.23
  • Term of office: 31.08.27
  • Appointed by: Trustees  
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 0/4
  • Name: Amy Bonello
  • Appointment date: 01.05.24
  • Term of office: 30.04.28
  • Appointed by: Staff 
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member. Mother is a Governor at Great Park Academy and co-ordinator at Gosforth Academy.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Giovanna Gentile
  • Appointment date: 18.07.25
  • Term of office: 17.07.29
  • Appointed by: Staff 
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Sarah Rae
  • Appointment date: 09.01.23
  • Term of office: 08.01.27
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Gosforth Academy. North Gosforth Primary Care Network, Local GP, since July 2019.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Olumuyiwa Oshungboye
  • Appointment date: 22.01.25
  • Term of office: 21.01.29
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Gosforth Academy. Director, Dabrosh Solutions Ltd.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/4
  • Name: Jeff Lough
  • Appointment date: 17.10.2025
  • Term of office: 16.10.2029
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Knightsbridge Management Group –Director since 2004. Hawthorn Primary School – Joint Vice Chair since 2017.
  • Gosforth East Middle School – Governor since 2017. Newcastle Bridges School – Chair of Local Advisory Committee since 2017. Excelsior Academy – Governor 2017 - 2026. Northern Counties School – Chair of the Local Governing Body since February 2023. Percy Hedley School, Chair of the LAC, since September 2024
  • Other role(s): Board of Members
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/3

Governors who stepped down in the last 12 months 

  • None 

Great Park Academy Governors

  • Name: Dave Vero
  • Appointment date: 01.01.20 reappointed 01.01.24
  • Term of office: 31.12.27
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): Chair at Junior High Academy, Safeguarding link governor
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Barbara Bonello
  • Appointment date: 09.07.21 reappointed 08.07.25
  • Term of office: 08.07.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Gosforth Academy – Exam Invigilator since November 2021. Daughter has been employed as a teacher at Gosforth Academy since 2021 and is a staff governor.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Lesley Bowes
  • Appointment date: 07.05.21 reappointed 07.05.25
  • Term of office: 06.05.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Spouse is David Bowes, who is a Governor.
  • Other role(s): Chair, Trustee
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Dan Talbot
  • Appointment date: 06.12.24
  • Term of office: 05.12.28
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Vice Chair of Governors, Dinnington First School. Keepmoat Homes, Engineer Manager.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Katharine Pringle
  • Appointment date: 09.07.21 reappointed 09.07.25
  • Term of office: 08.07.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Emmanuel College – Teacher, Head of Social Science. Connectment Ltd – Spouse a Director since 2013.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Michael Richardson
  • Appointment date: 24.09.24
  • Term of office: 23.09.28
  • Appointed by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Jo Lisgo
  • Appointment date: 24.09.24
  • Term of office: 23.09.28
  • Appointed by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Hayley Wilds
  • Appointment date: 25.11.2025
  • Term of office: 24.11.2029
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Great Park Academy
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/3
  • Name: Eleanor Dawson
  • Appointment date: 01.12.21 re-elected 25.11.2025
  • Term of office: 24.11.29
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Great Park Academy.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4

Governors who stepped down in the last 12 months 

  • Name: Nicola Borg 
  • Appointment date: 01.12.21 
  • Term of office: 30.11.2025
  • Elected by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Great Park Academy.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/1

Jesmond Park Academy Governors

  • Name: Roger Edwardson
  • Appointment date: 01.08.20 reappointed 01.08.24
  • Term of office: 31.07.28
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Owner and Managing Director of Roger Edwardson Education and Childrens Services Ltd since 2005.
  • Other role(s): Safeguarding link governor, Board of Members
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Julia Morrison
  • Appointment date: 06.12.24
  • Term of office: 05.12.28
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Director at Morrison & Mann.
  • Other role(s): Chair, Trustee, Chair of People Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Deborah Bathgate
  • Appointment date: 12.02.24
  • Term of office: 11.02.28
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Karen Dews
  • Appointment date: 18.10.22
  • Term of office: 17.10.26
  • Elected by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member. Heaton Baptist Church – Trustee since May 2022. Daughter is employed by Gosforth Group.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Paul Bristow
  • Appointment date: 17.10.25
  • Term of office: 16.10.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/3
  • Name: Richard Hedgecock 
  • Appointment date: 09.10.25
  • Term of office: 08.10.29
  • Elected by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/3
  • Name: Sarah Shepherd
  • Appointment date: 19.11.25
  • Term of office: 18.11.29
  • Elected by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Parent
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/3

Governors who stepped down in the last 12 months 

  • Name: Yvonne Cookson 
  • Appointment date: 01.01.2024
  • Term of office: 31.12.2027 (resigned 11.09.2025)
  • Elected by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Parent
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: N/A
  • Name: Stacy Gillis 
  • Appointment date: 01.11.2019, re-elected 09.11.2023 
  • Term of office: 08.11.2027 (resigned 14.11.2025)
  • Elected by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Parent
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 0/1
  • Name: Carolyn Houghton 
  • Appointment date: 15.10.2021 
  • Term of office: 14.10.2025 (resigned 02.09.2025)
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: N/A

Junior High Academy Governors

  • Name: Dave Vero
  • Appointment date: 01.01.20 reappointed 01.01.24
  • Term of office: 31.12.27
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): Chair, Governor at Great Park Academy, Safeguarding link governor
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: George Gardner 
  • Appointment date: 01.09.2026
  • Term of office: 31.08.2030
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Employee of Children North East (Poverty Proofing®)
  • Other role(s):  
  • Attendance 25/26: N/A
  • Name: Joe Hubbard 
  • Appointment date: 22.09.25
  • Term of office: 21.09.29
  • Appointed by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member, partner is a Gosforth Group employee
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Phil Lumsden
  • Appointment date: 29.11.22
  • Term of office: 28.11.26
  • Appointed by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member. Spouse is employed at Great Park Academy.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Sacha McNally
  • Appointment date: 07.10.25
  • Term of office: 06.10.29
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Junior High Academy. Spouse is Vice Chair of Governors for Regent Farm First School.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/3
  • Name: Adam Proops
  • Appointment date: 07.10.25
  • Term of office: 06.10.29
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Child attends Gosforth Junior High Academy.  Spouse is a member of staff. Company Director, Sand Crawler Industries Ltd.
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/3
  • Name: John Hulse
  • Appointment date: 17.10.25
  • Term of office: 16.10.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Son in year 7
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/3
  • Name: Helen Brereton 
  • Appointment date: 23.01.2026
  • Term of office: 22.01.2030
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Employee of Milk Education 
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/2

Governors who stepped down in the last 12 months 

  • Name: Lesley Bowes
  • Appointment date: 07.05.21 reappointed 07.05.25
  • Term of office: 06.05.29 resigned 03.09.26
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Spouse is David Bowes, who is a Governor.
  • Other role(s): Trustee, Chair at Great Park Academy and Callerton Academy
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/4
  • Name: Sasha O'Neill
  • Appointment date: 17.10.2025
  • Term of office: 22.05.2026
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Employee of Edwin Group 
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/3

North Gosforth Academy Governors

  • Name: Julie Crumbley
  • Appointment date: 31.12.19 reappointed 01.01.24
  • Term of office: 31.12.27
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): Trustee
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/4
  • Name: Anthony Young
  • Appointment date: 02.05.24
  • Term of office: 01.05.28
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: PM Healthcare Ltd, Professional Consultant / Advisor / Editorial Board Member, since 2015. Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Professional Assessor, since 2021
  • Other role(s): Chair
  • Attendance 25/26 4/4
  • Name: Susan Pike
  • Appointment date: 30.06.20 reappointed 02.09.24
  • Term of office: 01.09.28
  • Appointed by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26 2/4
  • Name: Ellen Binns
  • Appointment date: 24.11.2025
  • Term of office: 23.11.2029
  • Elected by: Staff
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Staff member
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/3
  • Name: Laura Ritson
  • Appointment date: 12.06.26
  • Term of office: 11.06.30
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Headteacher at Shanklea Primary School
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 0/1
  • Name: Lauren Roberston 
  • Appointment date: 17.10.25
  • Term of office: 16.10.29
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 3/3

Governors who stepped down in the last 12 months 

  • Name: David Bowes
  • Appointment date: 07.05.21 reappointed 07.05.25
  • Term of office: 06.05.29 (resigned 17.07.2026)
  • Appointed by: Trustees
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Spouse is Trustee, Lesley Bowes
  • Other role(s): Chair of Callerton Academy Governing Committee
  • Attendance 25/26: 4/4
  • Name: Jackie Salmon
  • Appointment date: 18.2.2022
  • Term of office: 17.10.2026 (resigned 01.06.2026)
  • Appointed by: Parents 
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s):
  • Attendance 25/26: 2/3
  • Name: Sarah Welford 
  • Appointment date: 18.2.2022
  • Term of office: 17.10.2026 (resigned 28.04.2026)
  • Appointed by: Parents
  • Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None
  • Other role(s): 
  • Attendance 25/26: 1/3

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