Membership of academy committee

All governors attend academy committee meetings.

Remit: To ensure the best possible education outcomes are achieved by all students in the academy and to ensure full financial regulatory compliance and the most efficient use of all income and resources across the academy

RoleName
Joint Chair of Academy CommitteeKarin Hardy appointed from 09/07/2026 to 31/08/2028
Joint Chair of Academy CommitteeDavid Morgan appointed from 09/07/2026 to 31/08/2028
Executive PrincipalCaroline Saxelby
PrincipalJessica Leonard
NameType of GovernorAppointed / ElectedDate of AppointmentStepped Down (in last 12 months)Term of Office
James HorsfieldParent GovernorElected by Parents30/03/2025n/a4 years
David MorganAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee12/05/2025n/a4 years
Laura PurcellAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee24/04/2023n/a4 years
Karin HardyAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee04/10/2023n/a4 years
Anneka BellettAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee03/07/2024n/a4 years
Linda CrerarAppointed GovernorAppointed by Committee31/03/202503/11/2025-

Declarations of interest: pecuniary/business

Full NameNature of InterestDate Interest BeganDate Interest CeasedAny other interests
James HorsfieldAnzcro UK LtdJune 2025-n/a
David MorganNo external business declaredn/a-n/a
Laura PurcellNo external business declaredn/a-n/a
Karin HardyNo external business declaredn/a-n/a
Anneka BellettPeterborough Diocese Education TrustApril 2025-n/a

Senior leaders/ staff who contribute

NameNature of InterestDate Interest BeganDate Interest CeasedAny other interests
Caroline SaxelbyNo external business declaredn/an/an/a
Jessica LeonardTrustee - Box Clever TheatreFebruary 2026n/an/a
Mike HoadNo external business declaredn/an/an/a
Rhianne ChambersNo external business declaredn/an/an/a

Attendance at meetings of academy committee

NameMeetingAttendance record
Academic year 2025/26
No. in year*
Attendance record
Academic year 2025/26
No. attended*
Linda CrerarAcademy committee11
Dave MorganAcademy committee65
James HorsfieldAcademy committee65
Laura PurcellAcademy committee53
Karin HardyAcademy committee66
Anneka BellettAcademy committee64