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Governors

The school has a Governing Body, which plays an important part in determining policies for organisation and conduct of the school. It is structured with representatives from the local authority, school staff and volunteer Governors from a range of businesses and from within the community. When vacancies occur for parent governors, nominations are invited from parents and an election is held. All parents are entitled to vote in those elections.

The governors at St John's are made up of seven foundation, one local education authority, two staff (including the Headteacher) and two parent members. Should you wish to contact any of the governors please leave a message for them through the school office.

Representation Name of Governor Committee/Responsibilities First Appointed
Foundation Mr Geoff Knappett Chair of Governors

Foundation Governor

17th October 2017
Ex Officio (Foundation)

Mr John Hudson

Foundation Governor 11th January 2023
Foundation Mrs Cate Walton

Vice-Chair

Foundation Governor

17th November 2015
Foundation Rev Jonathan Watts

Foundation Governor

9th March 2020
Foundation Mr Neil Grevitt

Foundation Governor

Development and Training Governor

Forum Representative

Safer Recruitment

28th January 2015
Foundation Mrs Clare Parish

Foundation Governor

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

17th January 2022
Foundation Mrs Sarah Gausden

Foundation Governor

Safeguarding

25th November 2021
Local Authority Councillor Andrew McCormick Local Authority Governor 24th March 2025
Parent Mrs Stacey Thompson

Parent Governor

Parental Engagement

3rd December 2025
Parent Mr Tochi Anurukem

Parent Governor

Parental Engagement

3rd December 2025
Associate Member Mr Ido Cohen Associate Member 17th December 2025
Staff (Headteacher) Mr Neil Tunnicliffe Headteacher 1st August 2026
Staff (Deputy Head/SENCO) Mrs Angela Wynn Associate Member 8th March 2024
Staff (Class Teacher) Mrs Sarah Coppin Staff Governor 6th July 2026
Staff (Class Teacher) Miss Caroline Ford Associate Member 6th July 2026
Clerk to Governing Body Mrs Lara Small Clerk 10th January 2017