At St. Peter’s we are very fortunate to have a very pro-active board of Governors who, in addition to their statutory legal duties, are very supportive of the school and give freely their time and expertise to support the children and staff.

Under our Instrument of Government, a legal document which defines the structure of the governing body and characteristics of the school, the full governing body is made up of 16 members, appointed by various bodies, who all play a vital role in the organisation and management of the school.

The remit of the governing body is as follows:

The purpose of the governing body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement.  Its three core strategic functions are:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

Constitution

Pen Portraits from Local Governing Body

Lynne Richards – Acting Chair of Governing Board

STEVE WOODHOUSE – Headteacher Governor

Reverend Father Jonathan Rhodes – Foundation Governor

As the Rector of St. Margaret’s, I am automatically, through the Church Trust, an Ex Officio Foundation Governor of St. Peter’s, a role I have held for the past four and a half years.  It is a role that has been held by previous Rectors since the foundation of the original St. Peter’s at the top of the village.

As Rector I am involved in the life of the School, in leading Collective Worship, working with the Worship Team to arrange and conduct Collective Worship for the major Festivals of the Church’s year, part of the “Rights Respecting Group” as they work to implement the right of the child.  I sit on the Curriculum Committee of the Governing Body and act as RE Link governor.  It is a privilege to work alongside a committed and caring staff, a staff that is committed to the learning and welfare of the children, in so many different and imaginative ways; this commitment we have seen through the recent Ofsted report and through our working relationship with the Diocese of York.

In my previous parishes I have been a governor of a Community Primary School and an Ex Officio of a Voluntary Aided Church Primary.  I have worked, since leaving school, in various roles and in different parts of the country until undertaking my first degree at the age of 26 and finally being ordained when I was 33.  Through this work and study pattern I hope that I bring a broad life view to my role as Governor at St. Peter’s.

Sue Hunt – Staff Governor

Having taught in Grangetown for 17 years, I moved to St. Peter’s in January 2011 to fill the vacancy of Assistant Headteacher created by Mr. Unthank’s promotion.  I worked initially in Lower Key Stage Two before becoming Key Stage One Leader.

My main responsibility, as one of the two Assistant Heads here at St. Peter’s, is to oversee Safeguarding through my role of Designated Safeguarding Lead.

I have served on the Governing Body since my appointment and am delighted to be part of such a knowledgeable and dedicated team who hold the education, safety and general well-being of our pupils in the highest regard.

As well as the role of Staff governor, I currently chair Curriculum Committee Governor Meetings.

Register of Governor Business Interests

Register of Interests

Governor’s Attendance 2024/25

LSB Meeting Attendance Register 2024/25

Gallery – Governor Support for the Curriculum

Governor Support for the Playground
Governor Supporting Science
Governor Support for Maths
Lego League National Finals Supported by Governors

Galileo MAT Governance Information