Governance

In accordance with Education Funding Agency (EFA) guidance and to ensure that we are compliant with academy financial regulations, the data below pertains to the appointment and service of each of our governors.

NameGovernor TypeTerm FromTerm ToAdditional InformationRoles
Alex BellStaff governor12 May 202311 May 2027
Lisa ChungCommunity governor24 July 202323 July 2027Safeguarding Governor
Nicola Derrer-RendallParent governor28 June 202327 June 2027PSHE and SRE
Gemma KeenCommunity governor21 Sept 202220 Sept 2026Teaching and Learning
Lisa MasonPrincipal
Adrian MeliaCommunity governor28 June 202327 June 2027Attendance
Stephen RaynerCommunity governor01 Sept 202531 Aug 2027Chair of Governors from 01 Sept 2023 to 31 Aug 2025, then Community governor 01 Sept 2025 to 31 Aug 2027Safeguarding Governor
Victoria ReynoldsStaff governor20 Dec 202419 Dec 2028
Catherine SmithSponsor governor01 Sept 202531 Aug 2029Parent governor 30 Nov 2022 to 31 Aug 2025 then Sponsor governor (Chair) from 01 Sept 2025 to 31 Aug 2029Chair SEND Governor
Harriet StokesClerkClerk
Rachel ThomasCommunity governor24 July 202323 July 2027
Davinia ThompsonCommunity governor06 July 202305 July 2027Mental Health and Wellbeing
Fabrice VinsonSponsor governor17 Nov 202216 Nov 2026Maths
NameRemoval ReasonRemoval NotesGovernor TypeFirst AppointedFromToLeaving Date
Elise ScotfordResignedClerk15 May 25
Stephen RaynorRemoved for other reasons – change of roleChair of Governors from 01 Sept 23 to 31 Aug 25, Now Community Governor 01 Spet 25 to 31 Aug 27Sponsor Governor1 Sept 231 Sept 2331 Aug 2531 Aug 25
Catherine SmithRemoved for other reasons – change of roleParent governor 30 Nov 22 to 31 Aug 25, now Sponsor governor (Chair) from 01 Sept 25 to 31 Aug 29Parent Governor30 Nov 2230 Nov 2231 Aug 202531 Aug 25

Click here to see the Business Interests for Current and Historical Members

Ormiston Trust, OAT’s sponsor Trust is a charity and grant-making trust dedicated to improving the life chances of children and young people who face disadvantage.

Ormiston Trust (OT) was founded by Peter Murray in 1969 in memory of his sister Fiona Ormiston Murray.

In 2006 the Trust became an academy sponsor, aiming to increase educational opportunity for all young people and to narrow the attainment gap. Through its subsidiary, Ormiston Academies Trust, OT is now responsible for a network of primary and secondary schools across the country from Grimsby to the Isle of Wight. Work in Ormiston academies is underpinned by a set of shared values including a commitment to parental and community engagement. 

Ormiston Academy Trust Governance Charter including Scheme of Delegation

OAT is a charitable voluntary organisation which relies on the valuable input of a considerable number of non-executive volunteers, supported by an experienced team of staff. OAT is a relatively large Multi-Academy Trust that covers a sizeable geographical area. The Trust have been moving towards a more regional model of governance in order to better support school improvement.

In the OAT governance model, each academy is ultimately governed by the Board of Trustees. Ormiston Academies Trust will establish for each academy, a Local Governing Body. Local governance is delivered through these Local Governing Bodies, who are made up of staff, parents, local community members and a trust representative. National Governance is set by the Board of Trustees and delivered through the National Executive Team and the Regional Directors, on behalf of the Board.

Click here for Governors’ attendance statistics for last academic year.

Click here to see OAT LGB Terms of Reference 2025-26

Click here to see OAT Scheme of Delegation 2025-26

The Chair of Governors is Catherine Smith.  Mrs Smith can be contacted c/o the Academy.

If you would like to contact the Governing Body, please contact Harriet Stokes, Clerk via the email address below:

[email protected]