Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). Please click on any name below to find out more about their roles and responsibilities.
| Mr L. Kerrigan – (Chair) Foundation Governor | Mr I Clifford – Foundation Governor |
| Mrs K. Robinson – (Vice Chair) Foundation Governor | Mr A O’Malley – Foundation Governor |
| Vacancy – Foundation Governor | Mr J Bagley – Foundation Governor |
| Mr R Brown – Local Authority Governor | Father Marc Lyden Smith – Foundation Governor |
| Mrs C Frost – Associate Member | Miss F A Guy – Staff Governor |
| Mrs J Place – Parent Governor | Vacancy – Parent Governor |
| Mrs A Goodwin – (Head Teacher) -Staff Governor | Mrs A Ball – Observer |
Business and financial interests and other roles
Annual Statement
Governors provide an annual statement to parents each year which outlines their roles and work within school.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
St Mary Magdalen RCVA Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (Updated Aug 2017)
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governing Body Committee Structure
Record of Governors Attendance
