On 1 July 2022, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk or bccet.org.uk.
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 |
| Mr P. Thompson – Foundation Governor | Mr J Bagley – Foundation Governor |
| Mr R Brown – Foundation Governor | Father Marc Lyden Smith – Foundation Governor |
| Mrs C Frost – Associate Member | Miss F A Guy – Staff Governor |
| Mrs A Goodwin – (Head Teacher) -Staff Governor | Mrs A. Mellenthin – Parent Governor |
| Mrs A Ball – Observer | |
Business and financial interests and other roles
| Mr L. Kerrigan – (Chair) Foundation Governor
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Mr I Clifford – Foundation Governor
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| Mrs K. Robinson – (Vice Chair) Foundation Governor
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Mr A O’Malley – Foundation Governor
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| Mr P. Thompson – Foundation Governor
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Mr J Bagley – Foundation Governor
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| Mr R Brown – Foundation Governor
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Father Marc Lyden Smith – Foundation Governor
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| Mrs C Frost – Associate Member
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Miss F A Guy – Staff Governor
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| Mrs A Goodwin – (Head Teacher) -Staff Governor
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Mrs A. Mellenthin – Parent Governor
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| Mrs A Ball – Observer
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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
| Name | Representing | Term of Office ends | Responsibilities |
| Mr L. Kerrigan | Foundation Governor | 15.10.24 | Chair of Governors Health and Safety Governor Induction Computing and E-safety |
| Mr A. O’Malley | Foundation Governor | 12.04.26 | SEND Governor RE Support Health updates / Policy Updates Y1 Class Link (Redacre) |
| Mr P.Thompson | Foundation Governor | 12.04.26 | School Fund – finance Y1/2 Class Link (Fleetrock) |
| Mrs K.Robinson | Foundation Governor | 15.10.24 | Vice Chair of Governors EYFS Class Link RSE Governor Sacramental Preparation Governor Induction |
| Mr I.Clifford | Foundation Governor | 27.09.22 | Art, DT and Music Governor School Business Links Y5 Class Link (George Elmy) |
| Mr R.Brown | Foundation Governor | 05.05.26 | Safeguarding Governor / Child Protection Maths Governor Y4 Class Link (Byron) Communication / PR |
| Mr J.Bagley | Foundation Governor | 10.10.23 | Science / RE Governor English Governor Y2 Class Link (Featherbed) |
| Miss F.Guy | Staff Governor | 21.03.25 | MFL Governor Y3 Class Link (Vane Tempest) |
| Mrs A.Mellenthin | Parent Governor | 18.02.26 | Year 3/4 Class Link (Milbanke) |
| Mrs C.Frost | Associate Governor | 31.08.23 | PE |
| Father M. Lyden Smith | Foundation Governor | n/a | Year 5/6 Class Link (Charles Stewart/Elliot Gala) |
| Mrs A. Goodwin | Headteacher | n/a | n/a |
| Mrs A.Ball | Observer | n/a | n/a |
Record of Governors Attendance
