School Governance Structure
The Priory Primary school is a maintained voluntary-aided Church of England School. This means that while we are supported by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Authority and the Diocese of Winchester Education Board, our Governing body is ultimately responsible for the strategic direction of the school.
We are incredibly indebted to this dedicated group of volunteers who give up so much time to oversee and support this school in this way.
Who’s Who on the Governing Body
| Appointment | Name | Term of Office (Start) | Term of Office (Expiry) |
| Headteacher
(by appointment) |
Paul Ruffle | Jan 2018 | – |
| Chair
(Foundation) |
Susan Solly | Feb 2018
(as Chair 18.09.19) |
Feb 2022
(30.09.20) |
| Vice-Chair
(Foundation) |
Gerald Crabb | Dec 2016
(as Vice-Chair 18.09.19) |
Dec 2020
(30.09.20) |
| Ex-Officio
(Foundation) |
Father Charles | Oct 2015 | – |
| Foundation | Anita Penny | May 2019 | May 2023 |
| Foundation | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| Foundation | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| Foundation | Norma Lund | Nov 2016 | Nov 2020 |
| Foundation | Alistair Lambon | Mar 2017 | Mar 2021 |
| Local Authority | Fi Pye | Jan 2018 | Jan 2022 |
| Co-opted | Stephen Bowden | Apr 2017 | – |
| Staff |
Jenna Kelly (maternity leave 01.09.19) Simon Croutear (maternity cover) |
Mar 2017 | Mar 2021 |
| Parent | Jamie Ward | Mar 2017 | Mar 2021 |
| Parent | Geoff Tabor | Mar 2017 | Mar 2021 |
| Clerk | Kay Towler | May 2019 | – |
Alongside Full Governing Body meetings, governors are organised into 2 sub-Committees to enable greater accountability and challenge.
The Standards Committee is responsible for all matters relating to the quality of education and safeguarding.
The Finance and Resources Committee is responsible for all the core operational matters, such as staffing, finance, health & safety and budget setting.
Standards Committee
Chair: Alistair Lambon
Members: Father Charles, Jamie Ward, Simon Croutear, Anita Penny, Norma Lund
Finance and Resources Committee
Chair: Geoff Tabor
Members: Gerald Crabb, Fi Pye, Stephen Bowden, Norma Lund
*The Headteacher and Chair of Governors attend both committee meetings.
Governors with particular responsibilities
Mr Jamie Ward is our Governor responsible for safeguarding and SEND and looked after children.
A small sub-group of Governors, including Mrs Penny and Mrs Solly are responsible for admissions.
Governors’ Business and Financial Interests Declaration
Governors’ Attendance at Meetings Record
FGB Minutes