School governors (the governing body) are a team of people who work closely with the Headteacher to make key decisions vital to the successful running of the school. Governors appoint the Headteacher and make decisions that directly affect the education and well-being of the children.

School governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education. No special qualifications are required, but enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education are important qualities to bring to a governor's post. It is a serious commitment, but an incredibly rewarding one. The term of office is four years. School governors are responsible and accountable for all major decisions about the school and its future.

The Head is accountable to the governors for the management of the school and regularly gives reports to keep the governors informed of progress. They set strategic direction, objectives, targets and policies for the school; approve the school budget; review progress against budget, plans and targets to ensure accountability; they provide support, challenge and evaluation to the Head Teacher.

At St Thomas More, the governing body is divided into two committees – Resources and Pupils & Standards with subcommittees for Audit and Admissions.  Governors also monitor a subject area within the school and visit the school to see the work in progress. A report is written for each of these visits and circulated for the other governors to read.​

Committee Membership 2025 - 2026

Interim Chair of Governors

Mrs Luisa Bonomo-Jackson

Vice-Chair of Governors

Mrs Venetia Phipps

Head Teacher

Mrs Annie Stockdale

Clerk to Governors

Ms Anne Sloan

Finance, Resource & Risk Committee

Mrs Annie Stockdale
Mr David Brunwin
Mr John-Paul Coleman - Chair
Mr Charles Anderson
Mrs Sally Anderton
Mrs Ella-Louise Head
Mr Kieran Cornwell
Lt Richard Rees
Mrs Venetia Phipps

Clerk

Pupils & Standards Committee

Mrs Annie Stockdale
Mr David Brunwin
Fr David Clemens
Mrs Noreen Hall
Mrs Luisa Bonomo-Jackson
Mrs Venetia Phipps
Mrs Caroline Veitch

Clerk

Admissions Sub-Committee

Mrs Annie Stockdale
Mrs David Brunwin
Mrs Ella-Louise Head
Mrs Caroline Veitch

Clerk