--- title: "Our Governing Body" url: "https://smrc.school/about-us/our-governing-body" school: "St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School" --- # Our Governing Body ![](https://smrc.school/images/Photos2026/Rachel.jpg) Staff Governors (excluding the Headteacher) 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](http://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) or the [BCCET website](http://bccet.org.uk/). ### Local Governing Committee Membership (2026) 2026-01-12 St Marys Sunderland Local Governing Committee Current Members 82 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/files/documents/2026_01_12_St_Marys_Sunderland_Local_Governing_Committee_Current_Members.pdf) Register of Governor Interests (reviewed 1 September 2024) 2024-25 St Marys Sunderland LCG Declaration of Interests 63 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/files/documents/2024_25_St_Marys_Sunderland_LCG_Declaration_of_Interests.pdf) ### Governor Information 2026-01-12 St Marys Sunderland LGC Governors who have left in the last 12 months 73 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/files/documents/2026-01-12_St_Marys_Sunderland_LGC_Governors_who_have_left_in_the_last_12_months.pdf) 2024-25 St Marys Sunderland LGC Attendance Register 89 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/files/documents/2024-25_St_Marys_Sunderland_LGC_Attendance_Register.pdf) **Governor Vacancies – No Vacancies** ### About Us - [News](https://smrc.school/news) - [About Us](https://smrc.school/about-us) - [Our Community](https://smrc.school/about-us/our-community) - [Our Governing Body](https://smrc.school/about-us/our-governing-body) - [Our Mission & Values](https://smrc.school/about-us/our-mission-and-values) - [Our Staff](https://smrc.school/about-us/our-staff) - [Vacancies](https://smrc.school/about-us/vacancies) ![St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sunderland/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School Meadowside Sunderland SR2 7QN 0191 522 8787 ### Our School - [About Us](https://smrc.school/about-us) - [Admissions](https://smrc.school/key-information/admissions) - [Online Safety](https://smrc.school/parents/online-safety) - [Nursery](https://smrc.school/nursery) - [SEND](https://smrc.school/send) ### Useful Links - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmaryssunderland/) © Copyright 2026 St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://smrc.school/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)