The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust governance structure establishes clear lines of accountability, overview and scrutiny at three levels: The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Members; the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Board and its Committees; and the Academy Governing Body (AGB).
The AGB meets formally three times each year (termly) and also meets informally each term through engagement meetings. The Trusts scheme of delegation, AGB terms of reference and articles of association can be accessed by the clicking the links below. These key documents set out the function and role of the AGB.
| Name | Governor category | How appointed | Date of appointment | Term of office | AGB Attendance 2023 – 2024 |
| Nicola McIntyre | Executive Head Teacher | N/A | 1-Sep-24 | N/A | 2/2 |
| Debbie Eccles | Head of School | N/A | 22-Sep-16 | N/A | 2/2 |
| Elaine North | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 29-Mar-17 | 4 Years | 1/2 |
| Hannah Holmes | Community Governor | Elected by Parents | 19-Apr-22
Re-elected by AGB 05-Mar-2026 |
4 Years | 2/2 |
| Louise Baxendale | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 9-Mar-16 | 4 Years | 2/2 |
| Michael Marsh | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 18-Apr-16 | 4 Years | 2/2 |
| Josh Turner | Community Governor | Appointed by AGB/Trust Board | 09-Mar-26 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Cheryl Traczykowski | Staff (Teaching) Governor | Elected by Staff | 13-Nov-25 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Kirsty Miller | Staff (Support) Governor | Elected Unopposed | 03-Mar-26 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Matt Wilson | Parent Governor | Elected Unopposed | 23-Mar-26 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Helen Loney | Staff (Support) Governor | Elected by Staff | 1-May-25 | Resigned 14 July 25 | n/a |
| Charlotte Joyce | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 17-Jul-25 | Resigned 3 November 2025 | n/a |
Chair of AGB: Louise Baxendale
Safeguarding Link Governor: Louise Baxendale
If you require any additional information, please contact the main office.
We are always on the look out for new members for our Academy Governing Body. Anyone over the age of 18 years can be a governor (subject to a DBS check) and all you need is a desire to make a difference and an interest in the future of our children, plus time, energy and commitment. All of our Governors will be given membership to the National Governance Association to help develop them in their role.
If you would like to apply, please contact [email protected] who can put you in touch with our Chair of Governors.
