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: Academic Year 2025/26 |
| Samantha Leek | Headteacher | Ex Officio | 1 January 2025 | n/a | 3/3 |
| Sarah Webster | Staff Governor | Elected by staff | 24 February 2020 2nd Term 18 March 2024 |
4 years | 2/3 |
| Louise Wildeman | Parent Governor | Appointed by Trust | 18 October 2023 (2nd Term) | 4 years | 3/3 |
| Leigh Haywood | Staff Governor | Elected by staff | 8 September 2025 | 4 years | 3/3 |
| Stephen Haughton | Parent Governor | Elected by parents, unopposed | 21 March 2024 | 4 Year | 2/3 |
| Simon Lamming | Community Governor | Appoint by Trust | 15 July 2026 | 4 Years | n/a |
| David Bennett | Community Governor | Appoint by Trust | 15 July 2026 | 4 Years | n/a |
| Kate Peel | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 11 September 2025 | 4 Years | 0/3 |
| Richard Jones | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 4 July 2025 | Resigned 3 October 2025 | 1/3 |
| Cathy Gibson | Community Governor | Appointed by Trust | 14 July 2025 | Resigned 13 November 2025 | 1/3 |
Acting Chair: Louise Wildeman
Safeguarding Governor: Louise Wildeman
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.
