We have a friendly and professional Governing Body that compliments the friendliness and expertise of St. Mary's staff.
Our ethos, as guardians of the school, is to give positive support and assistance to ensure that the very high standards already achieved by the school are maintained and improved upon. Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor. Governors may be contacted through the school.
Membership of Governing Body 2021/2022
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Mrs Emma Sampays
Chair of Governors
Date Appointed: 08/10/2025
Term of Office: 28/06/2022 - 27/06/2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year:
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Mrs Heather Cowell
Principal
Date Appointed: 14/10/2024
Term of Office: 14/10/2024 - 13/10/2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Declared
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year:
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Mrs Joanne Peach
Staff Governor
Date Appointed: 06/12/2019
Term of Office: 06/12/2023 - 05/12/2027
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Declared
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year: 8 of 8
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Mrs Denise McDonnell
Co-Opted Governor (Staff)
Date Appointed: 01/09/2008
Term of Office: 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2027
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Declared
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year: 8 of 8
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Mrs Helen Woodhouse
Associate Governor - Safeguarding & Child Protection
Date Appointed: 14/10/2024
Term of Office: 14/10/2024 - 13/10/2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None Declared
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year: 8 of 8
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Mrs Emilie Wormington
Parent Governor
Date Appointed: 01/02/2023
Term of Office: 01/02/2023 - 31/01/2027
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year:
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Ms Louise Crawley
Parent Governor
Date Appointed: 01/02/2023
Term of Office: 01/02/2023 - 31/01/2027
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year:
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Mrs Lizzie Brookes
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed: 03/12/2022
Term of Office: 03/12/2022 - 02/12/2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
FGB Meetings attended in previous academic year:
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* Foundation Governors are appointed by the Archbishop of Birmingham (or any other person exercising Ordinary Jurisdiction on his behalf) through the Director of Schools of the Diocesan Schools Commission (as noted in the school's Instrument of Government).
