Northgate High School/Dereham Sixth Form College – Governance Statement 2025-26
Northgate High School/Dereham Sixth Form College
Northgate High School Academy Review Committee Tenure Appointed By Whom Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests Date of Declaration Attendance Record Sept 2024-Aug 2025
Mr Alan Jones 19/1/2021 - 18/1/2029 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 Director/Treasurer Kickstart ; Member & Trustee Unity Education Trust. Local governor, link Trustee various UET schools. 08/09/2024 5/5
Eve Cator 10/01/2025-09/01/2029 Parents
Mark Wells 10/01/2025-09/01/2029 Parents
Dr Duncan Hone (Joint Head of School) April 2019 - ex-officio Headteacher- Northgate High School 30/09/2024 4/4
Mrs Zoe Galley (Joint Head of School) April 2019 - ex-officio Headteacher- Northgate High School 30/09/2024 4/4
Mr Calum Macdonald 23/3/2021 - 22/3/2025 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 Member of staff Northgate High School and Unity Education Trust. 04/09/2023 4/5
Mrs Karen Thompson- Chair 23/3/2021 - 22/3/2029 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 2 x sons attend NGHS 23/09/2022 5/5
Mr Darren Lound, staff governor 28/03/2023-27/03/2027 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 Employee NDSFC Oct 2024 N/A
Ms Jane Wisby 10/07/25 - 09/07/2029 Trust Board Employee at DSFC 15/10/2025
Mr Gareth Norman, parent governor - Resigned 28/03/2023 - 20/04/25 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 Governor at Ashill Primary 10/05/2023 N/A
Jennifer Lacey - Resigned 01/01/2024 Parents
Anna Haggith - RESIGNED 19/01/2021 - 31/08/2023
Claire Thacker - RESIGNED 17/07/2023 Trust Board
Federation of Kings Park and Grove House Infant Schools – Governance Statement 2025-26
Federation of Kings Park and Grove House Infant Schools
Federation of Kings Park and Grove House Infant Schools Academy Review Committee Tenure Appointed By Whom Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests Date of Declaration Attendance Record Sept 2024-Aug 2025
Ms Nicola Earle, community governor - Chair 28/03/2023-27/03/2027 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 None 07/10/2024 2/2
Sarah Lawrence 11/11/2024 - 10/11-2028 Parents
Rachel Creed 25/04/2023 Trust Board 03/09/2024 2/2
Marcus Wiseman 22/03/2023 Trust Board None 21/10/2024 2/2
Kerry Cross 25/06/2025 - 24/06/2029 Parents 14/10/2025
Beeston Primary School – Governance Statement 2025-26
Beeston Primary School
Beeston Primary School Academy Review Committee Tenure Appointed By Whom Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests Date of Declaration Attendance at Meetings Sept 2024 -Aug 2025
Mrs Natalie Arnold 14/12/2021-13/12/2025 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 30/09/2024 2/2
Mrs Laura Steward(Chair) 23/3/2021 - 22/3/2025 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 child attends Beeston school. Sister in law teaches at Beeston School 19/09/2024 2/2
Mrs Louise Snell, staff governor 28/03/2023- 27/03/2027 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 09/09/2024 1/2
Mandy Hall 18/07/2023 - 17/07/2027 Community None 05/09/2024
Sarah Wilgress 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2027 Trust Board None 12/03/2024
Mark Cuenca Farrow 01/01/2024 Ex-Officio Executive Headteacher - Beeston Primary School 10/09/2024
Garvestone Primary School Review Board- Governance Statement 2025-26
Garvestone Primary School
Garvestone Primary School Academy Review Committee Tenure Appointed by Whom Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests Date of Declaration Attendance Record Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
Mr Glyn Hambling ex-officio UET CEO. Daughter Assistant base lead UET Pathfinder Douglas Bader Academy May 2022-Volunteer Board of Global Spirit Education 9/10/2023 4/4
Mrs Michelle Farnan (Headteacher) - Chair 1/3/2017 - ex-officio Headteacher. 22/08/2023 4/4
Ms Alex Dolby 23/03/2021 - 22/03/2029 Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 None 11/08/2023 4/4
Laura Reeves 28/04/2025 - 24/04/2027 Trust Board None 24/08/2024
Elizabeth Bailey 14/09/2025 - 13/09/2029 Trust Board None 23/10/2025
Victoria Norris 17/09/2025 - 16/09/2029 Trust Board 23/10/2025
Churchill Park Academy – Governance Statement 2025-26
Churchill Park Academy
| Name | Term of office | By whom appointed | Business interests | Date of Declaration | Attendance record Sept 2024 - Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Ellie Wetherall | 01/06/2021- | ex officio | Headteacher | Aug 24 | 4/4 |
| Ms Claire Bunton | 17/05/2022-16/05/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Governor Sandringham Estate Federation and Green Park Academy | Nov 24 | 5/5 |
| Ms Marie Peel | 14/12/2021-13/12/2025 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Member of staff at CPA. JP Home & Garden Services Shareholder | Nov 24 | 2/2 |
| Glyn Hambling | 01/04/2023 | Trust Board | Non executive Board member for Norfolk Schools Forum - Alternative provision rep and Daughter - Assistant Base Lead Douglas Bader Pathfinder Academy & son Harry Hambling works for UET | Oct 25 | |
| Andy Mason | 01/07/2021 | Trust Board | Fellow of Global Spirit Ed | Aug 24 | |
| Matt Ridley | Trust Board | ||||
| Paul Rout - Resigned | 17/05/2022 - 16/05/206 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | UET Trustee | Nov 24 | |
| Andrew Crown | 31/01/2024 - 30/01/2028 | Trust Board | What a Hoot! Shareholder | Nov 24 | |
| Mr Keith Boddimeade | 17/05/2022-16/05/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | None declared | 20/10/2023 | 3/5 |
| Rachael Good ceased | 01/02/2023 - 08/01/2024 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | |||
| Andrew Wallace - Resigned | 01/06/2021 - 20/05/2023 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | None | 08/11/2021 | |
| Tony Kember - Resigned | 19/10/2021 - 08/01/2024 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | None | 20/10/2022 |
Highgate Infant School – Governance Statement 2025-26
Highgate Infant School
| Highgate Infant School Academy Review Committee | Tenure | Appointed By Whom | Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests | Date of Declaration | Attendance Record Sept 2024-Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Cheryl Kirby (Headteacher) | 01/06/2021- | Ex-officio | Headteacher. None | 22/08/2023 | 4/4 |
| Jonathan Walwyn | 15/03/2023 - 14/03/2027 | Trust Board | None | 25/09/2023 | |
| Glyn Hambling | 01/04/2023 | Trust Board | Non executive Board member for Norfolk Schools Forum - Alternative provision rep and Daughter - Assistant Base Lead Douglas Bader Pathfinder Academy & son Harry Hambling works for UET | Oct 25 | |
| Andy Mason | 01/07/2021 | Trust Board | Fellow at Global Spirit Ed Provider Support | Aug 2024 | |
| Priscilla Crane | Trust Board | ||||
| Richard Cranmer | Trust Board | Education Consultant, Director, Diocese Consultant at Cranmer Education Consultants. Daughter works for 2simple, education software provider | Sept 24 | ||
| Jo Sewell | 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2029 | Trust Board |
King’s Oak Academy – Governance Statement 2025-26
King's Oak Academy
| UET Compass Belton | Tenure | Appointed By Whom | Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests | Date of Declaration | Attendance record Sept 2024 - Aug 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Glyn Hambling | 28/09/2020 - Ex Officio | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | CEO UET, Board of Global Spirit Ed - daughter is now at UET Pathfinder Douglas Bader Academy Son Harry works at UET | Oct 2025 | 10/10 |
| Katrina Warren | 25/01/2021 - Ex Officio | Trust Board | None | July 2024 | 3/3 |
| Nigel Wood | 28/03/2024 - 28/03/2028 | Trust Board | None | Oct 2025 | 3/3 |
| Lynsey Barrett | 20/09/2021 | 19/09/2025 | None | Oct 2024 | 2/3 |
| Sarah Bennison | 20/06/2024 - 19/06/2028 | Trust Board | None | Oct 2024 | 0/3 |
| Melanie Medlock | 20/06/2024 - 19/06/2028 | Trust Board | None | Oct 2024 | 0/3 |
| Sophie Perry | 20/06/2024 - 19/06/2028 | Trust Board | None | Oct 2024 | 3/3 |
| Claire West | 20/06/2024 - 19/06/2028 | Trust Board | None | Oct 2024 | 1/3 |
Magdalen Academy – Governance Statement 2025-26
Magdalen Academy
| The Bridges Federation Academy Review Committee | Tenure | Appointed By Whom | Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests | Date of declaration | Attendance Record Sept 2024-Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms L Arrowsmith | 01/06/2021 | Ex-officio | Head of School. None | 10/11/2025 | 4/4 |
| Mrs R Press - Chair | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Wiggenhall memorial Hall/Trustee of Wiggenhall St. Germans | 10/11/2025 | 4/5 |
| Ms Toni Clarkstone | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Parent Support Advisor and Treasurer of Wiggenhall St Germans Memorial Hall | 10/11/2025 | 4/5 |
| Ms Amy Greenwood | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | None | 10/11/2025 | 2/2 |
| Mr Daniel Evans | 10/11/2025 - 09/11/2029 | Parents | Children attend St Germans Academy/Mechanical Engineer at Fabrican | 10/11/2025 | N/A |
| Rachel Willison | 10/11/2025 - 09/11/2029 | Parents | 10/11/2025 | N/A |
St German’s Academy – Governance Statement 2025-26
St German's Academy
| The Bridges Federation Academy Review Committee | Tenure | Appointed By Whom | Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests | Date of declaration | Attendance Record Sept 2024-Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms L Arrowsmith | 01/06/2021 | Ex-officio | Head of School. None | 10/11/2025 | 4/4 |
| Mrs R Press - Chair | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Wiggenhall memorial Hall/Trustee of Wiggenhall St. Germans | 10/11/2025 | 4/5 |
| Ms Toni Clarkstone | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Parent Support Advisor and Treasurer of Wiggenhall St Germans Memorial Hall | 10/11/2025 | 4/5 |
| Ms Amy Greenwood | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | None | 10/11/2025 | 2/2 |
| Mr Daniel Evans | 10/11/2025 - 09/11/2029 | Parents | Children attend St Germans Academy/Mechanical Engineer at Fabrican | 10/11/2025 | N/A |
| Rachel Willison | 10/11/2025 - 09/11/2029 | Parents | 10/11/2025 | N/A |
Wimbotsham & Stow Academy – Governance Statement 2025-26
Wimbotsham & Stow Academy
| The Bridges Federation Academy Review Committee | Tenure | Appointed By Whom | Relevant Business and Pecuniary Interests | Date of declaration | Attendance Record Sept 2024-Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms L Arrowsmith | 01/06/2021 | Ex-officio | Head of School. None | 10/11/2025 | 4/4 |
| Mrs R Press - Chair | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Wiggenhall memorial Hall/Trustee of Wiggenhall St. Germans | 10/11/2025 | 4/5 |
| Ms Toni Clarkstone | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | Parent Support Advisor and Treasurer of Wiggenhall St Germans Memorial Hall | 10/11/2025 | 4/5 |
| Ms Amy Greenwood | 15/03/2022-14/03/2026 | Appointed in accordance with Academy Articles of Association 100 & 101 | None | 10/11/2025 | 2/2 |
| Mr Daniel Evans | 10/11/2025 - 09/11/2029 | Parents | Children attend St Germans Academy/Mechanical Engineer at Fabrican | 10/11/2025 | N/A |
| Rachel Willison | 10/11/2025 - 09/11/2029 | Parents | 10/11/2025 | N/A |