Meet our governors

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Mr Ed Carrell - Chair of Governors and Local Authority Appointed Governor

Ed is a co-opted governor and sits on the Finance and Pay Committees. He is the chair of the Resources Committee. Ed was re-elected in 2022 and his term ends on 22nd May 2030.

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Peter Troup - Associative Governor

Peter has a long-standing relationship with our school, serving both as a parent and a Governor. He successfully led the SBS Governing Body for ten years as Chair of the Board. Currently, he has returned for a fixed term as an Associate Governor, primarily to use his extensive knowledge to assist in the recruitment and induction of new Governors to our Board.

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Mr Stephen Bennett

Stephen joins the Governors as Foundation/Diocesan Appointed Governor. He was elected 3 February 2026.

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Mrs Anne Moir

Anne sits on all of the Governor Committees since her appointment as Headteacher in 2014.

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Mrs Claire Holly

Claire is a co-opted governor and sits on the Staff and Pupil Wellbeing, Provisions, Safeguarding and Head Teacher Performance Committees. She was elected in 2020 and her term ends on 12th October 2024.

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Mrs Siobhan Mulcahy

Siobhan is a co-opted governor and sits on the Provisions Committee. She was elected to the Governing Body in 2023 and her term ends on 11th July 2027.

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Mrs Rachel Prophet

Rachel is a foundation governor and sits on the Staff and Pupil Wellbeing and Safeguarding Committees. She joined the Governing Body in 2023 and her term ends on 17th October 2027.

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Barney Miller

Associate Governor. Barney joined the governing body in June 2026.

Lisa Townsend - parent governor

Lisa Townsend

Parent Governor. Lisa joined the governing body in March 2025 and her term ends 3 March 2029. Lisa sits on the Pay panel and is a Forum Representative.

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Suzanne Ashworth

Associate Governor. Suzanne joined the governing body in June 2026.

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Carol Douglas

Associate Governor. Carol joined the governing body in June 2026.

Helen Thompson Local Authority Clerk

Helen Thompson

Helen is the Local Authority Clerk.

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Governors’ information and duties 2024 - 25

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