The Governing Body is a corporate entity and acts at all times in accordance with the requirements laid down in Acts of Parliament, statutory regulation and the school's instrument and articles of government.

All  Governors are either elected or appointed.  Following the recent reconstitution, the Governing body shall consist of:-

• 2 Community Governors
• 2 LEA Governors
• 2 staff  (to include the Headteacher)
• 2 Foundation Governors
• 5 Elected Parent

With the exception of ex-officio Governors, all Governors serve a four year term of office.

The Governing Body has a Clerk to Governors, Mrs Kay Elston, who provides administrative and organisational support.  She can be contacted through the school address. 

For further details of the current membership of the Governing Body please also refer to the School Prospectus section on this website.

The duties of the Governing Body are extensive, they primarily include:

to help establish the aims and policies of the school
to help draw up (with the Headteacher and staff) the School Development Plan
to help decide how the school's budget is spent and monitor expenditure
to ensure that the National Curriculum and religious education are taught
to investigate formal complaints
to approve the School Prospectus and write the Annual Report to Parents
to select the Headteacher
to appoint, promote, support and discipline other staff
to act as a link between the local community and the school
to draw up an Action Plan following an OFSTED inspection and monitor how the plan is being put into practise

The Governing Body has four standing committees who have some delegated authority:

Premises (Buildings, Grounds & Maintenance)
Curriculum
Finance
Personnel

These meet as required.  In addition the full Governing Body meets at least twice termly to conduct the business of the school.