Governors’ Information

Under the terms of the Education Funding Agency’s Academy Trust Handbook, we are required to publish information about the local governing body and attendance of the governors from the meetings held on behalf of the Academy Trust.

Barbara McIntosh (Chair)
Appointed: 11.12.2020
Term of office from 08.12.2023 – 07.12.2026 (three year term)
Appointed by: Trust

Annabelle (Belle) Thomas (Principal, Ex-officio)
Appointed: 19.04.2021
Appointed by: Trust

Chiara Lane
Appointed: 01.07.2022
Term of office: 01.07.2025 – 30.06.2028 (three year term)
Appointed by: OHCAT Board

Liam McGivern (Vice-Chair)
Appointed: 28.03.2020
Term of office from 24.03.2023 to 23.04.2026 (three year term)
Appointed by:  Trust

Helen Gillespie
Appointed: 01.02.2025
Term of office from 01.02.2025 – 31.01.2028 (three year term)
Appointed by: Trust

Governors who have stepped down in the last 12 months

Beverley Manley
Appointed: 01.02.2025
Term of office from 20.09.2024 – 19.09.2027 (three year term)
Elected: Support Staff Governor
Appointed by: Trust

Kirsty Cottrell
Appointed: 09.12.2022
Term of office from 09.12.2025 to 08.12.2028 (three year term)
Appointed by: Trust

Janet Sherborne
Appointed: 01.09.2021
Term of office from 12.07.2024 – 31.08.2025
Appointed by: Trust
Declaration of Interests / other relevant appointments as at September 2024:

• Former employee, Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
• Chair, Addington Valley Academy

Chris Spragg
Appointed: 01.02.2025
Term of office from 01.02.2025 – 28.01.2026
Appointed by: Trust

2025-2026

2025-2026 Meeting Attendance