All academies within the Trust are governed by the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and Members. The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust governance structure establishes clear lines of accountability, overview and scrutiny at three levels: The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Members; the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and its Committees; and the Academy Governing Body (AGB).
The AGB meets formally three times each year (termly) and also meets informally each term through engagement meetings. The Trusts scheme of delegation, AGB terms of reference and articles of association can be accessed by the clicking the links below. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
Please find below details about this academy’s AGB membership, including the names and terms of appointment for each member.
| Name | Governor Category | How Appointed | Date Appointed | Term of Office | AGB Attendance: 2023-2024 |
| Melany Pemberton | Executive Headteacher | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3/3 |
| Hannah Crotty (Formerly Tomlinson) | Head of School | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3/3 |
| Natalie Mitchell | Staff Governor (Teaching) | Elected by staff | 1-Jan-22 | 4 years | 0/3 |
| Claire O’Donovan | Staff Governor (Support) | Elected by Staff | 4-Oct-21 | 4 Years | 2/3 |
| Tim Hill | Parent Governor | Elected by parents | 30-Jun-20
Re-elected 13 Nov 24 |
First and Second Term: 4 Years | 2/3 |
| Melanie Faith | Community Governor | Appointed by trust | 1 Jan 2016 Re-appointed 1 Jan 2020 Re-appointed 1 Jan 2024 |
First, second and third terms: 4 years | 1/3 |
| Michael Brunner | Community Governor) | Appointed by trust | First appointed 1 Nov 13 Recently re-appointed 1 Nov 2023 (Pending re-election) |
1 Year | 3/3 |
| Marcia Puckey | Community Governor | Appointed by trust | 1 Oct 2014 Re-appointed 1 Oct 2018 and again 1 Oct 2022 |
Resigned 28 Nov 2023 | N/A |
| Khyati Jain | Parent Governor | Elected by parents (elected unopposed) | 20-Feb-23 | Resigned 4 Mar 2024 | N/A |
| Lara Odukoya | Parent Governor | Elected by parents (elected unopposed) | 20-Feb-23 | 4 Years | 3/3 |
| Simon Gaetcher | Parent Governor | Elected by parents (elected unopposed) | 13-Oct-23 | Resigned 26 Jul 2024 | N/A |
Chair of AGB: Michael Brunner
Safeguarding Link Governor: Michael Brunner
For any further information please contact the school office.
We are always on the look out for new members for our Academy Governing Body. Anyone over the age of 18 years can be a governor (subject to a DBS check) and all you need is a desire to make a difference and an interest in the future of our children, plus time, energy and commitment. All of our Governors will be given membership to the National Governance Association to help develop them in their role.
If you would like to apply, please contact Governance@leadacademytrust.co.uk who can put you in touch with our Chair of Governors, or visit our vacancy page.
