St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School has a fully committed team of Governors who both lead and support the school in an exceptionally positive and constructive way and have done so for many years. Governance has always placed the children above politics and personal persuasion and supported the school above all else.
The chair of the Governing Body is Father Gerald Murphy. Father Gerald Murphy can be contacted through the school office on 0161 912 2906, via email on chairofgovernors@st-hughlincoln.trafford.sch.uk or in writing to the school.
Our Governing Body plays a vital role in the leadership and strategic direction of the school. Meet the governors who help ensure we provide the best possible education and support for our pupils.
Rev Fr Ged Murphy
Chair / Parish Priest
Mrs Anne Wrigley
Foundation
Mr Kevin Speake
Foundation
Mr Lijo John
Foundation
Mrs Serena Reyes
Foundation
Mrs Bev Redmond
Local Authority
Mrs Geraldine Leach
Parent
Mr Sean Flynn
Parent
Mrs Maureen Atherton
Headteacher
Mrs Roisin Doherty
Staff
Mr Adrian Smith
Deputy Headteacher
The Role of the Governing Body
- To support the school in meeting the statutory responsibility to provide the best possible education for each individual pupil.
- To be fully accountable to those who establish and fund the school and also to parents and the wider community for the way in which it carries out its functions as a governing body.
- To act at all times in accordance with the requirements laid down in Acts of Parliament and statutory regulations.
- To maintain and develop the ethos and reputation of the school.
- To act with due regard for the well-being of children in supporting the activities of the school.
- To ensure the school’s interests are properly represented at a local and national level wherever and whenever appropriate.
Types of Governor
- Foundation; Appointed by and representative of the Bishop of Salford
- Parent; Elected by and representative of parents at the school.
- Local Authority; Appointed by and representing the wider perspective of Trafford Borough Council
- Staff; Elected by and representative of staff at the school
There are no associate members on the Governing Body.
Register of Business Interests for School Governors
As of 1st September 2015, governing bodies are under a duty to publish on their website their register of interest. The register should set out the relevant business interests of governors and details of any other educational establishments they govern. The register should also set out any relationships between governors and members of the school staff including spouses, partners and relatives.
Please click on a Governor’s name below to view this information…