Governors
Welcome to the section of the website where you can find out more about our schools governors and the work that they do. The main role of the governors is one of monitoring and evaluation to support the Headteacher and their staff.
We have a legal responsibility to:
• Ensure that the National Curriculum is followed
• Oversee the school's budget
• Monitor the condition of the school buildings and grounds
• Ensure that Special Educational Needs are met
Each school has a Governing Body comprised of parent governors, people from the local community, teaching staff and the Headteacher. As a church school, our Governing Body also includes the parish vicar.
Governors are responsible for the effective management of our school, acting within a framework set out by national legislation and the policies of the Local Authority and the Diocese. A key responsibility is helping to set strategic direction for the school and we share a committed focus on continuing to drive school performance.
The Full Governing Body meets half-termly. The minutes of Governor meetings are held in school and may be viewed upon request.
Who are we?
The Governing Body currently comprises of the following Governors, plus the Headteacher.
Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor - Mrs Sarah Thompson sarah.thompson@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk
Vice Chair of Governors and Local Authority Governor - Mr Charles Fifield
Headteacher - Miss Lauren Hill
Foundation Governor - Mrs Ruth Downes
Foundation Governor - Mrs Gillian Edwards
Foundation Governor - Mr Richard Harris
Parent Governor - Mrs Nicola Morrant
Parent Governor - Mrs Rosy Astbury
Staff Governor - Vacant
Foundation Governor - Vacant
Foundation Governor - Vacant
Name | Role | Responsibility | Term of Office |
Mrs Sarah Thompson | Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor | Finance, RE and Collective Worship | 29th January 2024 - 28th January 2028 |
Mr Charles Fifield | Vice Chair of Governors and Local Authoriy Governor | History | 12th June 2023 - 11th June 2027 |
Mrs Ruth Downes | Foundation Governor | Pastoral, Christian Ethos and Finance | 16th October 2024 - 15th October 2028 |
Miss Lauren Hill | Headteacher | Safeguarding, Finance, Health and Safety, Curriculum, Staffing, School Improvement, Church Distinctiveness and Admissions | 1st April 2024 - No end date |
Mrs Gillian Edwards | Foundation Governor | English | 7th December 2023 - 6th December 2026 |
Mrs Nicola Morrant | Parent Governor | Finance, Admissons and SEND | 19th October 2022 - 18th October 2026 |
Mrs Rosy Astbury | Parent Governor | Safeguarding and EYFS | 19th October 2022 - 18th October 2026 |
Mr Richard Harris | Foundation Governor | Science and PE | 3rd February 2025 - 2nd February 2029 |
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Meeting Schedule 2025/26
Full Governing Body Meetings
Committee Chair: Mrs Sarah Thompson
Tuesday 23rd September 2025 4:30pm
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 4:30pm
Tuesday 27th January 2026 4:30pm
Tuesday 24th March 2026 4:30pm
Tuesday 12th May 2026 4:30pm
Tuesday 7th July 2026 4:30pm