There are over 300,000 school governors across England, making them the largest group of volunteers in the country.
The governing body contributes to the school by fulfilling three roles:
- Providing a strategic view
- Acting as a critical friend
- Ensuring accountability
Elected governors serve a four-year term of office, which can be renewed after this period (with the exception of parent governors if their children leave the school). The Chair of Governors is elected annually.
The full governing body meets regularly throughout the school year to receive a report from the Headteacher and to review the development of the school. In addition, governors share responsibility with the staff through sub-committees for areas such as:
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding
- Admissions
- Buildings and grounds
- Finance
- Curriculum and staffing
- Recruitment and appointment of new staff
Financial Benchmarking
To compare Goring CE Primary School with other schools, please use the GOV.UK benchmarking tool.
To contact the Chair of Governors, please email chairgovernors@goring.oxon.sch.uk.
| Governor | Category of Governor | First Appointed | Term Ends |
| Iain Alexander | Foundation - PCC | Jan 2011 | Jan 2027 |
| Wynne Barrett | Foundation - PCC | Feb 2023 | Jun 2027 |
| Amanda Clegg (Vice Chair) | Co-opted | April 2018 | Sep 2027 |
| Paul Davies | Foundation - PCC | Jan 2023 | Mar 2027 |
| Henry Fay (Chair) | Foundation - Diocese | Nov 2019 | Nov 2027 |
| Hannah Grey | Associate member | Sep 2023 | Sep 2027 |
| Janet Haresnape | Local Authority | Feb 2023 | Sep 2027 |
| Louise Hewitson | Parent | Nov 2023 | Nov 2027 |
| Kelly Mitchell | Associate member | Sep 2023 | Sep 2027 |
| Tim Monk | Foundation - PCC | 1999 | July 2027 |
| Ben Phillips | Foundation - Ex-officio | Jan 2019 | ongoing |
| Gail Rainsden | Foundation | Jan 2023 | Jan 2027 |
| Bernadette Sachse | Parent | Jan 2020 | Jan 2028 |
| Helen Scurr | Foundation - PCC | Sep 2010 | Oct 2026 |
| Ailsa Toolin | Staff | Sep 2019 | Sep 2027 |
| Angela Wheatcroft | Headteacher | Sep 2009 | ongoing |
Chairs of Committees
| Chair | Committee |
| Louise Hewitson | Finance |
| Bernadette Sachse | Admissions |
| Paul Davies | Personnel |
| Henry Fay | Ethos |
| Tim Monk | Buildings |
| Amanda Clegg | Safeguarding |
| Janet Haresnape | Curriculum |
Our Governors
