Governors
Governors work closely with Headteachers and ). Our governors at Prince Bishops play an active role in the life of our school.
Governor Committee Structure
Prince Bishops Governing body consists of:
- 2 Associate Governors
- 5 Co-opted Governors
- 1 Headteacher Governor
- 1 LA Governor
- 4 Parent Governors
- 1 Staff Governor
With the following Committees:
- Appeals ( A )
- Curriculum ( C )
- Finance, Premises, Personnel and Discipline ( FPPD )
- First/ Pay Review ( F/PR )
- Headteachers Performance ( HP )
Name | Term of Office | Governor Type | Committees | Relationship to Staff | Register of Interests |
Claire Patchett | 12/12/2012 to 11/12/2026 | Associate | C | None Declared | Headteacher |
Susie Blood
| 14/11/2022 to 13/11/2026 | Co-opted | FFPD, F/PR | None Declared | None Declared |
Kelly- Ann Lee (Vice Chair) | 26/01/2023 to 25/01/2027 | Co-opted | FFPD, F/PR | None Declared | Headteacher at another school |
Alison Johnson (Chair) | 24/09/2022 to 24/09/2026 | Local Authority | FFPD, F/PR, HP | None Declared | Headteacher at another school |
Gemma Holness | 10/09/2019 to 09/09/2023 | Parent | A, C, HP | None Declared | None Declared |
Mia Watkins | 26/05/2021 to 25/05/2025 | Parent | A, C, F/PR | None Declared | None Declared |
Claire Hole
| 28/04/2021 to 27/04/2025 | Parent | A, C | None Declared | None Declared |
Natalie Richardson | 24/01/2022 to 23/01/2026 | Staff | C | None Declared | Deputy Headteacher |
Kirsty Wilson | 24/06/2022 to 23/06/2026 | Parent | C, F/PR | None Declared | None Declared |
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
Prince Bishops adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.
All academies and Trusts must publish their annual accounts as well as key legal governance information, such as Funding Agreements, Articles of Association and accounts information. For these documents relating to Lingfield Education Trust, please click here.
New Governance started February 2025 on conversion to Academy.
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, contact Lingfield Education Trust.