Governance
School governors are essential in the effective running of a school. Governors provide strategic leadership and accountability for the school. Their three key functions are:
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent;
- Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its students;
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
Further information about the role of a school governor can be found on the National Governance Association website.
The Knights Templar School - Articles of Association (March 2011)
Our School's Governing Board
Governors are elected or co-opted for a four year term. The chair, vice-chair and chairs of committees are elected by the governing board, from amongst their membership, annually.
Role | Term of Office | |
Chair | Mrs S Welch | |
Vice Chair | Mrs P Poole | |
Headteacher | Mr T Litchfield | |
Staff Governor (elected by school staff) |
Mr J Grove | October 2018-22 |
Parent Governors (elected by parents and carers) |
Ms N Bull | November 2018-22 |
Ms B Morris | November 2019-23 | |
Mrs C Cooper | November 2018-22 | |
Mr D Summer | November 2019-23 | |
Community Governors | Mr D Wardrop | December 2017-21 |
Mrs P Poole | December 2013-21 | |
Mrs S Welch | August 2008-24 | |
Ms H Moore | November 2020-24 | |
Ex-Officio Governors | Mr T Litchfield Headteacher |
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Miss S Barker Deputy Headteacher |
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Mr J Swift School Business Manager |
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Associate Member | Mr P Barnett | |
Clerk | Mrs E Battarbee |
Governor Attendance and Pecuniary Interests (2019-20)
Committees of the Governing Board
The governing board has three committees. These are:
- Finance & Strategy - Chaired by Mrs S Welch
- Teaching, Learning & Students - Chaired by Mrs C Cooper
- Curriculum, Assessment & Achievement - Chaired by Ms B Morris
Details of Committee Membership
Financial Information
Schools Financial Benchmarking
You can view the school's financial data via the Schools Financial Benchmarking service on the Department for Education website. You can also use this site to compare our financial data with similar establishments in England.
Schools Financial Benchmarking Data
Financial Statements
Financial statements for the school can be viewed by clicking on the links below: