Governors
The Local Governing Body at St John's Catholic Primary school currently consists of:
| Name | Role | Term of Office |
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| James Chivenga | Chair of Governors - chair@st-johns-banbury.oxon.sch.uk | 10/2/2022 - 09/02/2026 |
| Tinelly Sambo | Vice Chair | 08/12/2022 - 07/12/2026 |
| Phillipa Moggridge | Foundation Governor | 20/02/2023 - 19/01/2027 |
| Tinelly Sambo | Foundation Governor | 08/12/2022 - 07/12/2026 |
| Brenden Thompson | Foundation Governor | 21/07/2023 - 20/07/2027 |
| Michelle Bedford | Parent Governor | |
| Rickie Higgs | Parent Governor | |
| Sarah Callan | Staff Governor |
Meet the Governors
Coming Soon
Local Governing Body
School governors work with the Headteacher to make sure the school provides a high-quality education and runs effectively.
They focus on strategic leadership rather than day-to-day management. Their key responsibilities include:
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Setting the school’s vision, aims and policies
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Holding school leaders to account for pupils’ progress and staff performance
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Deciding how the school’s budget is spent and ensuring money is used wisely
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Appointing and dismissing staff, and hearing appeals or grievances
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Forming policies on the curriculum and collective worship
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Setting standards for behaviour and discipline
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Ensuring buildings and resources are safe, welcoming and fit for purpose
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Admissions and appeal processes
The governing board meets 5 times per year.
At least six Foundation Governors appointed by the Archbishop (or as many more are required to ensure that the number of Foundation Governors exceeds the number of all other Governors by at least 2.)
One Foundation Governor position must be made available to the Parish Priest
One member of staff
Two Parent Governors
The Headteacher
Previous Governors (resigned in the last 12 months):
Roisin Phillips-Aug 2024
Helen Self- Aug 2024
Clare Trivett-Sept 24 (Staff)
Karen Turner-Nov 25
I have a concern. Who do I speak to? What process do I follow?
Every situation is unique, so please don’t hesitate to speak directly with the Headteacher.
I would like to become a Governor; what should I do?
You can find out more information about the role at Click here to discover more
Please contact the school: Click here
Contact the Governors
Should you wish to contact the School Governors, you can email in the first instance - Click here to email
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.
We believe each person is uniquely created by God with gifts to share, and we work to nurture these talents as a beacon of Catholic education in Oxfordshire.
PFMAC Organisation Structure
The Local Governing Body is entrusted, by the Board of Directors, with delegated authority within our school. Please see below for the current Scheme of Delegation.
The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England and Wales with company number 9113542 and registered address Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG.
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.
If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see link below.
Schem of Delegation
