The Governing Body 2025-26
As a church voluntary aided school, a number of our governors are elected from the church – foundation governors.
The Governors meet regularly to make decisions for the school. There are also Link Governors who have responsibilities to support specific areas in school. e.g. Numeracy, Literacy, Special Educational Needs, etc. A nominated governor is also attached to each class in school to offer support and communication with the children in that class and with the teacher.
Become a School Governor
Governors are involved with:
- Supporting the Headteacher and staff
- Challenging the school to ensure standards are maintained
- Working in partnership with the Headteacher
- School development planning
- Policy development and review
- Planning the school budget
- Selecting and appointing staff
- Supporting school discipline
- Admissions arrangements to the school
- Ensuring the curriculum is being taught
- Managing the school premises and building works
There are always Governors around school should you wish to have a chat with any of us.
OFSTED Inspection and Governance Video
National Governors Association video.
Governors' Documentation
Select a document below to access the information.
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Governors Attendance at Meetings St Thomas Leesfield Primary Spring Term 2026 | [pdf 100KB] |
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Governors Attendance at Meetings St Thomas Leesfield Primary Autumn Term 2025 | [pdf 33KB] |
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Governor Confirmations Summary St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | [xlsx 10KB] |
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Governor Training Record St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School October 2025 | [pdf 168KB] |
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Governors Attendance at Meetings St Thomas Leesfield Primary 2024-25 | [pdf 105KB] |
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Governors Register of Interests St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School October 2025 | [pdf 78KB] |
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Link Class Governors 2025-26
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Year Group |
Governor |
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Rec |
Elisabeth Blythe |
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Y1 |
Alma Roebuck |
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Y2 |
Vikki Wall |
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Y3 |
Lesley Stansfield |
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Y4 |
Chris Martin |
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Y5 |
Jennifer Axon |
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Y6 |
Hannah Jackson |
Our Governing Body June 2026
Dashes (-) in the table below indicate where optional data has not been provided (e.g. 'appointed by'). You do not need to add anything to these fields. Where vacancies are shown this indicates places within the constitution which should be filled.
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Appointment |
Name |
Appointed by |
First Appointed |
Term Length |
Term Start |
Term End |
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Foundation Ex-Officio
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Reverend Kirsten Stott |
The Diocese |
10/12/2025 |
4 years |
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Foundation governors
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Hannah Jackson - Chair |
Diocese |
23/12/2021 |
4 years |
28/10/2025 |
27/10/2029 |
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Chris Martin |
Appointed by PCC |
20/03/2024 |
4 years |
20/03/2024 |
19/03/2028 |
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Ms Alma Roebuck |
Appointed by PCC |
23/10/2014 |
4 years |
22/10/2022 |
22/10/2026 |
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Miss Lesley Stansfield |
Appointed by PCC |
01/09/2008 |
4 years |
31/08/2025 |
30/08/2029 |
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Vacancy (1) |
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Vacancy (2) |
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Headteachers
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Mr James Whittaker - Headteacher |
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01/09/2022 |
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Local Authority Governors
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Philip Young |
Governing Body |
18/03/2026 |
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18/03/2026 |
17/03/2030 |
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Parent governors
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Elisabeth Blythe |
Parent election |
11/07/2025 |
- |
11/07/2025 |
10/07/2029 |
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Victoria Wall |
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10/01/2025 |
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10/01/2025 |
09/01/2029 |
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Staff governors
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Ms Jennifer Axon - School Administrator |
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01/09/2022 |
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01/09/2022 |
31/08/2026 |
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Governor's Constitution St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School June 2026 | [pdf 100KB] |
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Governor Diversity Data
We’re committed to improving the diversity of school governing boards. We recognise the importance of diverse boards so that decisions are made robustly with input from people with a variety of lived experiences – as well as varied skills. It’s also vital that children see people of all backgrounds in board-level positions.
Currently none of our Governors are from ethnic minority backgrounds. Where we can, we try to find someone who can bring the skills our school needs alongside the diversity.
Committee Clerks
Liz Whitworth and Jenny Axon (staff)
Finance and Premises
Human Resources and Safeguarding
Equality & Inclusion
IT and Curriculum,
Standards & Pupils
Safeguarding, Equality and Inclusion
Associate Consultants (No voting rights)
Paul Burton
ICT Working Group
Laura Costello (staff)
Attendance
Admissions (Clerk)
Finance
LA School Clerk