Victoria Road Primary School
Governors
Victoria Road Academy has 5 Local Academy Governors who meet once per term to address the delegated functions of the Trustee Board (Aspire Educational Trust). The governors meet regularly as a complete body to deal with a wide variety of school business. They provide strategic leadership, ensuring the school has a clear vision, strong accountability and effective use of resources. They work as a team to support and challenge school leaders so that every pupil receives the best possible education.
The Local Academy Committee (LAC) includes a mix of Staff, Parents and Co-opted governors who are independent. The Head of School also sits on the LAC as ex-officio member. The Board are supported by a Governance Professional employed by the Trust and the Executive Head and Assistant CEO regularly attend meetings to provide information, support and assistance as required.
To find out more about our Aspire Educational Trust governance model along with further information about trustees and members please visit the AET website
Our LAC Governors:
Name | Governor Type | Term from | Term to | Roles |
Mrs L Benskin | Governance Professional | Ex officio |
| Clerk to Governors |
Ms L Tatler | Staff governor | 22 Nov 2024 | 21 Aug 2028 | Class Teacher |
Mrs C Clowes | Assistant CEO | Ex officio |
| Assistant CEO |
Miss S Thompson | Head of school | Ex officio |
| Head of school |
Mrs K Nichol | Executive Headteacher | Ex officio |
| Executive Heateacher |
Mrs K Jones | Parent governor | 03 Dec 2024 | 02 Dec 2028 |
|
Mrs J Smith (Chair) | Co-opted governor | 18 Jan 2021 | 17 Jan 2025 | Chair |
Mrs N Whittaker | Co-opted governor | 16 Jan 2023 | 15 Jan 2027 |
|
Mr A Ashbrook | Parent governor | 23 Oct 2025 | 22 Oct 2029 | |
Mrs C Morris | Co-opted governor | 02 Feb 2026 | 01 Feb 2030 |
Please click here for ASPIRE Educational Trust governance information