Governing Body

Our Governing Body are a committed group of volunteers whose aims are to ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students by:

• Ensuring the good conduct and high standards of educational achievement in the school. 
• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent including the expenditure of the pupil premium allocation.

There are 4 main types of Governor, described below:

Foundation: are appointed by the Diocese and form the majority of the Governors of the school. They have a legal duty to preserve and develop the Catholic character of the school and to ensure the school is conducted in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation.

Staff: representatives of the staff community within the school. Also includes the Headteacher of the school.

Parent: nominated by parents of the students who attend the school.

Co-opted: appointed by the Governing Body who has the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school.

If you are interested in joining the local governing body and would like more information, please visit Become a Governor or email governor@magnificat.org.uk