North Hinksey CEPrimary School
Local Governing Body
The Local Governing Body (LGB) is vital in setting the school’s strategic direction and supporting the school to deliver this. LGB members have a wide range of complementary professional and personal skills, and regular full governing body meetings throughout the year as well as serving on committees.
LGB Chair
James Holwell, c/o North Hinksey Primary School or chair.governor@nhps.org.uk
Vice Chair
Christine Kelly-Eldridge
Head of School
Amy Burson
Executive Headteacher
Hannah Forder-Ball
LGB Member – Staff
Jess Ward – Term of office from 15 Dec 2023 to 14 Dec 2027
LGB Members – Parent
Christine Kelly-Eldridge – Term of office from 19 Nov 2024 to 18 Nov 2028
James Holwell – Term of office from 3 Dec 2024 to 2 Dec 2028
LGB Members – Foundation
Frances Bartlett – Term of office from 25 Jun 2024 to 24 Jun 2028
Sarah Ainsworth – Term of office from 27 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2030
Vacancy – see below.
LGB Members – Community
Vacancies – see below.
Governance Professional
Alison McBride
Previous LGB Members 2025-26:
- Clare Sykes – Term of office from 31 Jan 2024 to 21 May 2026
- Rachel Pullin – Term of office from 30 Apr 2024 to 4 Feb 2026
LGB Vacancies
We currently have vacancies in our LGB. We welcome people who live in the local community, or from further afield. Anybody interested can contact the school office in the first instance.
Community LGB Member
Someone with personal and professional skills, in particular relating to financial management, risk management, IT or operations management. This role is not usually a current parent.
Foundation LGB Member
Someone who can ensure that the school upholds and develops its character as a Church of England school, referring directly to the school’s connection to the local church, its trust deed, and vision and values. Many Foundation LGB members are drawn from local Anglican churches, but some may be from other denominations, demonstrating positive collaboration with other local church groups, and from the parents’ community.