Staff Governors (excluding the Head Teacher) are elected through a staff ballot process, (if necessary), following nomination. Parents Governors are elected through a parent ballot process, (if necessary), following nomination. Foundation Governors and Associate Members are appointed by the Diocese.
The governing body is made up of 8 members – Headteacher, 5 Foundation, 1 Staff, 1 parent. All governors serve a four-year term of office. All governors are subject to a DBS check.
On 01/01/2022 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from Schools Service UK or the BCCET website.
Local Governing Committee Membership (2022)
Governor and Associate Members | Category | Date of Appointment | Term of Office Expires | Body Appointed or Elected by | Position of Responsibility (if any) |
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Mrs Rachel Cameron | Foundation/ Chair | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | Chair FGB |
Mrs Clare Dodd | Foundation | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | Vice Chair FGB |
Mr Paul Baker | Foundation | 01.01.2022 | 09.01.2026 | D | - |
Mr Ken Devlin | Foundation | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | - |
Fr Christopher Hancock | Foundation | 01.02.2022 | 31.12.2025 | D | - |
Mr Martin Clephane | Headteacher | 01.01.2022 | - | Ex Officio | - |
Ms Sarah Jane Duffy | Staff | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | S | - |
Mrs Gareth Deighan | Parent | 01.01.2022 | 31.12.2025 | P | - |
NOTE: Diocese (D), Governing Body (GB), Parents – elected (P), Staff – elected (S), Head Teacher = Ex Officio
Register of Governor Interests
(reviewed 1 September 2022)
Name | Position | Nature of Interest | Date Interest Registered | Date Interest Ceased | Notes |
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Mrs Rachel Cameron | Foundation | None | 11 July 2022 | - | Child at St Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy |
Mrs Clare Dodd | Foundation | None | 14 September 2022 | - | - |
Mr Paul Baker | Foundation | None | 3 July 2022 | - | - |
Mr Ken Devlin | Foundation | None | 19 September 2022 | Emailed 14/9 and left VM | - |
Mr Martin Clephane | Head Teacher | None | 11 July 2022 | - | - |
Ms Sarah Duffy | Staff | None | 16 September 2022 | Emailed 14/9 (and 15/9?) | - |
Mr Gareth Deighan | Parent | None | 16 September 2022 | - | Child in School, Father is Safeguarding Link director |
Rev Christopher Hancock | Foundation | None | 15 September 2022 | - | LGC member St Aidans Boys Catholic Academy |
Governor Attendance
View Governor Attendance information for 2021-2022