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 |