School Governors help determine the strategic direction of a school, ensure pupils and staff are safe and challenge and support the school in tackling weaknesses and bringing about necessary changes.
Should you wish to become a parent governor please speak to the office staff who will be happy to advise you.
For more information or to apply to be a school governor please see the sheffield.gov.uk website - www.sheffield.gov.uk/education/schoolgovernors
Our Governors can be contacted by e-mail: governors@woodthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk
| Name | Role / Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Walker | Chair of Governors | |
| Dave Smith | Headteacher | |
| Vacancy | Vice Chair of Governors / Local Authority Governor | |
| Frank Reardon | Staff Governor | |
| Vacancy | Foundation Governor | |
| Tracey Twelvetrees | Foundation Governor | |
| Laura Brady | Parent Governor | |
| Andrew Rathbone | Parent Governor | |
| Linda Rowland | Co-opted Governor | |
| Katherine Thacker | Co-opted Governor | |
| Elizabeth Beighton | Co-opted Governor | |
| Father Philip Knowles | Co-opted Governor | |
| Lisa Eyre | SEND Governor | |
| Karen Bister | Assistant Head / Associate Governor | |
| Sarah Brown | Office Manager/Associate Governor | |
1 x Headteacher
2 x Associate Governors
2 x Foundation Governors
1 x Staff Governor
2 x Parent Governors
4 x Co-Opted Governors
1 x SEND Governor
1 x LEA Governor
Agenda for Meeting of the Full Governing Body
- Quality of Education Focus
Agenda for Meeting of the Full Governing Body
- Finance Focus
As a governing body the school had 5 full Governing Body Meetings for the academic year 2019/2020.
| Name | Meetings Attended |
|---|---|
| Dave Smith | 5 |
| Karen Bister | 5 |
| Ruth Mather | 4 |
| Fr. Philip Knowles | 3 |
| Mark Smith | - |
| Kathryn Thacker | 5 |
| Linda Rowland | 3 |
| Nicola Gregory | 4 |
| Tracey Twelvetrees | 5 |
| Elizabeth Beighton | - |
| Grant Walker | 5 |
| Laura Brady | 4 |
| Frank Reardon | 4 |
| Lisa Eyre | 4 |
| Andrew Rathbone | 3 |
| Grant Walker - Chair of Governors | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr Grant Walker |
| Category | Chair of Governors - Parent |
| Date of appointment | 14/10/20 |
| Term of office | 14/10/20 - 31/10/21 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Parents |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Nicola Gregory - Vice Chair of Governors | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Nicola Gregory |
| Category | Vice Chair of Governors - LEA |
| Date of appointment | 11/04/14 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 10/04/18 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | 17/03/2021 |
| Who appointed them | Local Authority |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | Director of HR at Minerva Group Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Karen Bister | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Karen Bister |
| Category | Associate (Assistant Headteacher) |
| Date of appointment | 08/02/19 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 07/02/23 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| David Smith | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr David Smith |
| Category | Headteacher |
| Date of appointment | 07/06/10 |
| Term of office | |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | Charity trusteeships (City Community Learning Trust) Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | Vice Chair Governor at Sheffield Inclusion Centre Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Kathryn Thacker | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Kathryn Thacker |
| Category | Co-Opted |
| Date of appointment | 01/09/19 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 31/08/23 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Linda Rowland | |
|---|---|
| Name | Miss Linda Rowland |
| Category | Co-Opted |
| Date of appointment | 01/09/19 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 31/08/23 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Tracey Twelvetrees | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Tracey Twelvetrees |
| Category | Foundation |
| Date of appointment | 01/09/19 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 31/08/23 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | City Community Learning Trust |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Frank Reardon | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr Frank Reardon |
| Category | Staff |
| Date of appointment | 18/11/19 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 17/11/23 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | School staff |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Father Phillip Knowles | |
|---|---|
| Name | Father Phillip Knowles |
| Category | Co-Opted |
| Date of appointment | 18/11/19 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 17/11/23 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Laura Brady | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Laura Brady |
| Category | Parent |
| Date of appointment | 14/10/20 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 14/10/24 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Parents |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Elizabeth Beighton | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Elizabeth Beighton |
| Category | Co-Opted |
| Date of appointment | 14/10/20 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 14/10/24 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | Open door adult learning Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Lisa Eyre | |
|---|---|
| Name | Miss Lisa Eyre |
| Category | SEND |
| Date of appointment | 15/05/19 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 15/05/23 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Andrew Rathbone | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr Andrew Rathbone |
| Category | Parent |
| Date of appointment | 14/10/20 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 14/10/24 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Parents |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Ruth Mather | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Ruth Mather |
| Category | Associate (Assistant Headteacher) |
| Date of appointment | 08/02/11 |
| Term of office | 07/02/19 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2017/18 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2017/18 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2017/18 |
| Mark Smith | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mark Smith |
| Category | Foundation |
| Date of appointment | 23/07/14 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 22/07/18 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | The City Community Learning Trust through the Governing Body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2017/18 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2017/18 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2017/18 |
| David Parkin | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr David Parkin |
| Category | Chair of Governors - Co-Opted |
| Date of appointment | 17/02/16 |
| Term of office | 4 years - 16/02/20 |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | |
| Who appointed them | Appointed by the governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None Confirmed for Academic Year: 2020/21 |
| Larry Angel MBE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr Larry Angel MBE |
| Category | Chair of Governors |
| Date of appointment | Over 17 years of service to the school |
| Term of office | |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | 17/02/16 |
| Who appointed them | Local Authority |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None |
| Catherine Sweeney | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mrs Catherine Sweeney |
| Category | Co-Opted |
| Date of appointment | 01/03/13 |
| Term of office | 4 years |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | 18/11/15 |
| Who appointed them | Governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None |
| Lucy Cox | |
|---|---|
| Name | Miss Lucy Cox |
| Category | Co-Opted |
| Date of appointment | 23/09/11 |
| Term of office | |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | 18/11/15 |
| Who appointed them | Governing body |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None |
| Helen Holton | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ms Helen Holton |
| Category | Parent governor |
| Date of appointment | 17/01/14 |
| Term of office | |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | 01/02/16 |
| Who appointed them | Parents |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None |
| Sally Wilks | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ms Sally Wilks |
| Category | Parent |
| Date of appointment | 17/01/14 |
| Term of office | |
| Date stepped down (if applicable) | 01/02/16 |
| Who appointed them | Parents |
| Business and Pecuniary interests | None |
| Governance roles in other educational establishments | None |
| Any material interests arising from relationships between governors or relationships between governors and school staff (including spouses, partners and close relatives) | None |