GOVERNOR INFORMATION
The Governing Body at Woodchester Endowed C of E (Aided) Primary School is comprised of 12 Governor positions, appointed or elected by the stakeholders of the school, for a fixed term of four years. The Instrument of Governance of the Governing Body determines the number of Governors within each category.
Current School Governors
Mrs Rachael Merrett CHAIR |
All communication to the Chair c/o the school. Email: chair@woodchester.gloucs.sch.uk Date of Appointment: 21/09/2026 |
Mrs Natalie Elliott VICE CHAIR FOUNDATION |
Date of Appointment: 07/09/2026 serving until 06/09/2030. Appointed by: Diocese. Term of office: 4 years Register of Interests (2026/27): None |
Mrs Maria Madeley HEADTEACHER |
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2026 Register of Interests (2026/27) |
Mrs Jen Leroy FOUNDATION |
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2025 serving until 30/08/2029. Appointed by: Diocese. Term of office: 4 years Register of Interests (2025/26): None |
Mr Rod Harris FOUNDATION |
Date of Appointment: 01/09/2025 serving until 31/08/2029. Appointed by: Diocese. Term of office: 4 years Register of Interests (2026/27): None |
Mrs Jennifer Warner FOUNDATION |
Date of Appointment: 01/10/2023 serving until 30/09/2027. Appointed by: Diocese. Term of office: 4 years Register of Interests (2026/27): None |
Mrs Debra Adams STAFF |
Date of Appointment: 07/09/2026 serving until 06/09/2030. Appointed by: Diocese. Term of office: 4 years (second term of office) Register of Interests (2026/27): None |
Rev. Peter Francis EX-OFFICIO |
Date of Appointment: (imperp) Register of Interests (2025/26): None |
Rachael Merrett PARENT |
Date of Appointment: 13/10/2023 serving until 12/10/2027. Elected by: Parents. Term of office: 4 years. Register of Interests (2026/27): None |
Mr Michael Cribbin LOCAL AUTHORITY
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Date of Appointment: 29/06/2026 serving until 28/06/2030. Appointed by: Nominated by LA, appointed by: Governors. Term of office: 4 years Register of Interests (2026/27): None |
Dries Potier PARENT |
Date of Appointment: 01/07/2025 serving until 30/06/2029. Elected by: Lone standing Parent Term of office: 4 years. Register of Interests (2025/26): None |
Angela Pearce FOUNDATION |
Date of Appointment 01/ 11/ 2025 serving until 31/10/2029 Term of office: 4 years. Register of Interests (2026/27): None |
Vacancy FOUNDATION |
Date of Appointment: XXX serving until XXX. Appointed by: Diocese. |
| Clerk to Governors | Mrs Anne Brencher (Clerk@woodchester.gloucs.sch.uk) |
Previous Governors Mrs Alison Harris: Date of Appointment: 01/10/2022 serving until 30/09/2026. Appointed by: Diocese. Term of office: 4 years. Register of Interests (2025/26): None Miss Gemma Read: Mrs Sally Bull: Date of Appointment: 01/02/2024 serving until 31/08//2025 . Appointed by: Diocese. Term of office: 4 years. Register of Interests (2024/25): None Mr Philip Smith: Date of Appointment: 01/07/2021 serving until 30/06/2025. Elected by: Parents. Term of office: 4 years. Register of Interests (2024/25): None Mrs Rosie Birch: Date of Appointment: 01/12/2023 serving until 30/04/2026. Appointed by: Diocese. Resigned 03/06/2025. Register of Interests (2024/25): None |
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Who are governors elected/appointed by?
Foundation Governors are appointed by the Diocese (to represent the interests of the Church Foundation).
Parent Governors are elected by the parents of pupils at the school.
Staff Governors are elected by Staff.
Local Authority Governors are appointed by FGB (Full Board of Governors).