Governance Information

Our Directors play a vital role in the governance and strategic oversight of our Trust. They are responsible for ensuring we deliver high standards of education across all our academies, upholding our vision and values, and ensuring we are financially sustainable.

Directors hold ultimate accountability for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, curriculum delivery, and financial management. By setting the overall direction, approving budgets, and scrutinising performance data, they support and challenge executive leaders to drive school improvement. Their work is crucial in ensuring that all pupils across the trust receive a high-quality education and that public funds are used effectively.

Directors, Membership & Local Governance Members

Bishop Terence Patrick Drainey
Monseigneur Gerard Robinson
Philip Westmacott
Reverend Peter Warren
John Fleming

Directors of the Trust

David Laws -Chair of the Board of Directors (from 03.04.23)
James Sargeant - Vice Chair of the Board/Foundation Director (Safeguarding Lead)
Peter Fearnley - Parent Director (from 13.12.21)
David Holtby -Foundation Director (from 28.09.21) (Lead for Careers)
Dr Michael Nolan - Foundation Director (from 13.02.22)
Canon Stephen Maughan- Foundation Director (from 17.11.22)
Richard Marsden- Foundation Director (from 17.11.22)
Debs Clapham- Foundation Director (from 09.10.23)
Meg Baines - Foundation Director (from 07.08.2024)
Dr Sarah James - Foundation Director (from 17.02.2025)
John Fleming - Foundation Director (moved to Members from 29.01.25)
Reverend Fr William Massie - Foundation Director (SEND Lead) left 17.7.25