Unless stated otherwise below, governors have not declared any business or pecuniary interests nor are they members of any other governing body. Attendance data is given for the academic year 2023/24.
During the year there were 7 FGB meetings and 2 finance committee meetings.
Tim Edwards-Grundy (Executive Headteacher)
As executive headteacher at The Blake School Mr Edwards-Grundy is automatically a governor.
Mr Edwards-Grundy provides regular written reports to governors and attends meetings to provide both verbal reports and answer governor questions.
Mr Edwards-Grundy has been the headteacher at The Blake School since September 2012 and executive headteacher from September 2024.
FGB attendance – 100%
Finance committee attendance – 100%
Matt Beer
Matt is a Foundation Governor appointed by the Directors of ODST, he is also the vicar of St Mary’s Cogges and St James the Great South Leigh. He joined the Governing Body in September 2024.
Ruth Cadywould
Ruth is a Foundation Governor, appointed by the Directors of ODST on the recommendation of the PCC at St Mary’s, Cogges. Ruth's two children attend The Blake School.
Foundation Governor appointed 25th June 2024. Term of office ends 24th June 2028.
FGB attendance - 50% (2 meetings out of a possible 4)
Liz Henderson
Liz is a staff governor elected by the staff at The Blake School. She is the school's current English lead.
Staff governor appointed 17th September 2024. Term of office ends 16th September 2028.
FGB attendance - 75% (3 out of 4 meetings)
Jason Hoyland
Jason is a Foundation Governor, appointed by the Directors of ODST on the recommendation of the PCC at St Mary’s Cogges.
Jason is Chair of the Finance committee and has particular responsibility for monitoring the provision for vulnerable children and those with Special Educational Needs
Foundation governor appointed 18th October 2017 Term of office ends 17th October 2025
FGB attendance – 86% (6 meetings)
Finance committee attendance – 100%
Clare Huggard
Clare is a parent governor, elected by the parents of The Blake School. Clare's daughter attends The Blake School.
Clare was elected as a parent governor in November 2022.
Clare is one of two Vice-Chairs of Governors.
FGB attendance - 100%
Elizabeth Knowles
Elizabeth is a Foundation Governor, appointed by the Directors of ODST on the recommendation of the PCC at St Mary’s, Cogges.
Elizabeth is a former employee of Oxford University Press and currently also serves as a governor at St Mary’s CE Infant School in Witney.
Foundation Governor appointed 1st July 2010 Term of Office ends 30th June 2026
FGB attendance – 100% Finance - 100%
Rob Miles
Rob is a Foundation Governor, appointed by the Directors of ODST on the recommendation of the PCC at St Mary’s, Cogges. Rob's son attends The Blake School. As a teacher Rob brings useful insight to the Governing Body.
Foundation Governor appointed 14th November 2023. Term of office ends 13th November 2027.
FGB attendance - 66% (4 meetings out of a possible 6)
Andrew Newham - Chair of Governors
Andrew is a Foundation Governor appointed by the Directors of ODST, on the recommendation of the PCC at St Mary’s, Cogges.
Andrew brings many years of experience as a governor to the role.
Foundation Governor appointed – 2nd December 2019 Term of office ends 1st December 2027
FGB attendance – 86% (6 meetings)
Finance committee attendance - 50% (1 meeting)
Rebecca Patchett
As head of school at The Blake School Mrs Patchett is automatically a governor.
Mrs Patchett attends meetings to provide both verbal reports and answer governor questions.
Mrs Patchett has been head of school from September 2024.
Chris Rimmer
Chris is a Foundation Governor appointed by the Directors of ODST, on the recommendation of the PCC at St Mary’s, Cogges.
Foundation governor appointed 17th September 2024. Term of office ends 16th September 2028.
Chris is new to the governor role for the academic year 2024/25
Jane Slater
Jane is a Parent Governor, elected by the parents of the school community in December 2024.
Ruth Lockwood (Clerk)
Ruth is the clerk to the Governing Board; she distributes paperwork, is up to date with legal matters relating to Governance and offers advice on matters of procedure; she attends all meetings.
Governors who have stepped down in the past twelve months
Fiona Hayes
Fiona is a staff governor, elected by the staff body at The Blake School.
The Governors greatly appreciate the insight that can be given by members of the staff team. Fiona has worked at The Blake School for 20 years and has particular responsibility for maths and music through the school.
Staff governor appointed 1st September 2016 Term of office ends 31st August 2024
FGB attendance – 100%
Finance committee attendance – 100%
Simon Kirby
Simon is a Foundation Governor appointed by the Directors of ODST, he is also the vicar of St Mary’s Cogges and St James the Great South Leigh.
Simon is a familiar face around the school and regularly leads collective worship, he has two grown up children.
Foundation Governor appointed 1st March 2015 Term of Office ends 28th February 2027
FGB attendance – 86% (6 meetings)
Lucy Phipps
Lucy is a Parent Governor, elected by the parents of the school community. Lucy's son attended The Blake School.
As a teacher, Lucy brings very helpful knowledge and experience to the Governing Body.
Lucy is one of the two Vice-Chairs of Governors.
FGB attendance - 71% (5 meetings)
Andy Reid
Andy is a foundation governor, appointed by the Trustees at Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.
Andy is an Associate Minister at St Mary's Cogges.
Andy was appointed as a governor in October 2022 and stepped down on 1st April 2024
FGB attendance - 50% (2 meetings)
