--- title: "Governance" url: "https://thekingswayschool.com/information/governance" school: "The Kingsway School" --- # Governance ### Academy Governing Board The Governors are volunteers who make a positive contribution to the school by giving their time, expertise and experience to help to shape the leadership and quality of learning across The Kingsway School. The Governors work in partnership with all staff to raise the educational achievement and attainment of all our students. --- ### Governors' Information & Duties To view the structure and remit of the members of the board of trustees and its committees, please visit the Trust Governance page: **[Trust Governance and Members](https://www.educationlearningtrust.com/about-us/trust-governance-and-members)**. Additionally, the Trust Financial Information page can be found **[here](https://www.educationlearningtrust.com/about-us/financial-information)**. Our Chair of Governors, Victoria Holmes, may be contacted by post at The Kingsway School, Foxland Road, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4QX --- ### Governors who are serving or have served at any point over the past 12 months: | Name of Local Governor | Date of appointment | Term of office | Date ended | Appointed by | Relevant business & pecuniary interests | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mrs Victoria Holmes – Chair of Governors | 27.06.2023 | From 11.07.2025 to 10.07.2027 | | Appointed by Governing Board | | | Miss Leanne Baker | 01.05.2018 | From 13.10.2025 to 12.10.2029 | | Appointed by Governing Board | Employed as an Exam Invigilator at The Kingsway School (ELT employee). | | Mrs Sarah Holmes | 18.05.2018 | From 13.10.2025 to 12.10.2029 | | Appointed by Governing Board | Employed as an Exam & Data Officer at The Kingsway School (ELT employee). Parent Governor at Laurus Trust. | | Mrs Anna Fowler | 20.03.2023 | From 20.03.2023 | | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher | Employed as Headteacher at The Kingsway School (ELT employee). | | Ms Catherine Georgeson | 27.06.2023 | From 27.06.2023 to 26.06.2027 | | Elected by parents | | | Mrs Ann Balfour | 03.12.2024 | From 03.12.2024 to 02.12.2028 | | Appointed by Governing Board | | | Miss Elizabeth Bradbury | 03.12.2024 | From 03.12.2024 to 02.12.2028 | | Appointed by Governing Board | | | Mrs Catherine Rowley | 11.11.2025 | From 11.11.2025 to 10.11.2029 | | Elected by school staff | Employed as a Teacher at The Kingsway School (ELT employee). | | Miss Robyn Hines | 28.04.2026 | From 28.04.2026 to 27.04.2030 | | Appointed by Governing Board | | **[Procedure for Election of Parent Governor](https://thekingswayschool.com/files/documents/Governance/Procedures_for_Election_of_Parent_Governors_2022_-_For_Website_.pdf)** --- ### Governor's Diversity Data Diversity is important and we want our governing board to be reflective of the community they serve. Governing board diversity data is collected on a voluntary basis. You can view the Governance Diversity Data, collected at Trust level, on the **[ELT website](https://www.educationlearningtrust.com/about-us/trust-governance-and-members#tab-22129)**. --- ### AGB Attendance Record The Kingsway School AGB Attendance Data 2025-26 89 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-kingsway-school/files/documents/803-Attendance-Kingsway.pdf) ### ### Information - [Ethos & Values](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/ethos) - [House System](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/house-system) - [Rights Respecting School](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/rights-respecting-schools) - [Ofsted](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/ofsted) - [Education Learning Trust](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/education-learning-trust) - [Leadership Group](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/leadership-group) - [Our Staff](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/our-staff) - [Governance](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/governance) - [Policies](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/policies) - [School Improvement Priorities](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/school-improvement-priorities) - [Equality & Pay Gap Information](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/equality) - [Finance](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/finance) - [Accessibility Statement](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/accessibility-statement) - [Facilities Hire](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/facilities-hire) - [Exams](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/exams) - [Pupil Premium](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/pupil-premium) ![The Kingsway School](https://files.schudio.com/the-kingsway-school/images/logo/Kingsway-white-circle-logo-2-ver.png) #### The Kingsway School Foxland Campus Foxland Road Gatley SK8 4QX 0161 428 7706 #### Useful Links - [Student Admissions](https://thekingswayschool.com/admissions) - [Staff Vacancies](https://educationlearningtrust.com/job-vacancies) - [Accessibility Statement](https://thekingswayschool.com/information/accessibility-statement) - [Term Dates](https://thekingswayschool.com/parents/term-dates) - [Contact Us](https://thekingswayschool.com/contact) #### Social Media - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/thekingswayschool) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/kw_sch) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thekingswayschool/) [![](https://thekingswayschool.com/images/logo/elt-footer-logo.png)](https://educationlearningtrust.com/) Company Number: 09142319 (England & Wales) Registered Address: Hawthorn Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4NB © Copyright 2022–2026 The Kingsway School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://thekingswayschool.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)