Governance

As part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, Prestolee Primary School has its own local governing board (LGB) with high levels of earned autonomy. This is outlined in the scheme of delegation that can be viewed here.

The role of the LGB is to:

Help the Trust achieve its strategic objective:

The Trust of choice, for children, parents and educators. A community of practice, where everyone belongs, learns and succeeds. Where every child receives a first-class education and is prepared for a future of possibilities

Have high aspirations and ensure every child succeeds
Work strategically to provide the highest levels of challenge and support
Ensure the school is the best it can be
Meaningfully engage with stakeholders and be a champion for their children, families and community

Governance is supported by the Board of Trustees, details of which can be found here.

Further information about Governance, the role of the Board of Trustees, their attendance, and the register of interests can be viewed here.

Prestolee Local Governing Board

Chair - Mrs Melanie Larkin

Community Governor

Appointed on: 10th July 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust

Term of Office: 10.07.2025 - 09.07.2029

Mrs Sam Mead

Community Governor

Appointed on: 1st May 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust

Term of Office: 01.05.2025 - 30.04.2029

Miss Shantay Roberts

Community Governor

Appointed on: 9th December 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Multi Academy Trust

Term of Office: 09.12.2024 - 08.12.2028

Mrs Siobhan Lever

Staff Governor

Appointed on: 16th December 2019

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School

Term of Office: 16.12.2023 - 15.12.2027

Mrs Alex Keane

Head of School

Appointed on: 5th Jan 2016

Appointed by: Ex-Officio

Term of Office: 5.01.2016 -

Mrs Michelle Brookes

Parent Governor

Appointed on: 28th March 2022

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School

Term of Office: 28.03.2022 - 27.03.2026

Vice-Chair - Mr Richard Mills

Community Governor

Appointed on: 12th July 2021

Appointed by: Trust Board

Term of Office: 12.07.2021 - 11.07.2025

Miss Lisa Ryder

Support Staff Governor

Appointed on: 10th July 2025

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School

Term of Office: 10.07.2025 - 09.07.2029

Clerk to the Governing Board: Mrs Vikki Semple

Historical Board Members:

Chair - Mrs Rachel Bent

Community Governor

Appointed on: 12th December 2018

Appointed by: Trust Board

Term of office: 12.12.2022 - 11.12.2026

Vice Chair - Mrs Teri Hughes

Parent Governor

Appointed on: 18th June 2021

Appointed by: Prestolee Primary School

Term of Office: 18.06.2021 - 17.06.2025

Mr Andrew Newton

Community Governor

Appointed on: 25th March 2024

Appointed by: Trust Board

Term of Office: 25.03.2024 - 24.03.2028

Mrs Victoria Haven

Community Governor

Appointed on: 8th July 2024

Appointed by: Trust Board

Term of Office: 8.07.2024 - 23.10.2024

Mr Philip Evans

Community Governor

Appointed on: 13th July 2020

Appointed by: Trust Board

Term of Office: 13.07.2020 - 12.07.2024

Prestolee LGB Attendance

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust

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