Our Governors

Chair of Governors

Pat O’Brien

Date of Appointment: 01.01.2026
Appointed by: York Diocese 
End of Term: 31.12.2029 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Link: Safeguarding, Behaviour, Attendance, SEND, Pupil Premium, Whistleblowing
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: None
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

Our Governors

Margaret Capes - Staff Governor

Date of Appointment: 22.05.2023
Appointed by: Staff Election 
End of Term: 21.05.2027 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Link: Standards
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Teacher at St James’ CE Academy
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Joanne Nundy (Vice Chair) - Parent Governor

Date of Appointment: 21.01.2025
Appointed by: Parent Election
End of Term: 20.01.2029 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 3/4
Link: Personal Development, Stakeholder Engagement
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Parent of a child at St James’ CE Academy
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Steven Benford - Ex-Officio Foundation Local Governor

Date of Appointment: 29.10.2024
End of Term: 28.10.2028 (Four years)
Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 3/4
Link: Church School Distinctiveness
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest: Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Sutton St James in Hull
Governance role at another educational institution: None
Relationship with a member of Heartwood Learning Trust staff: None

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Julia Strickland - In Attendance

Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 4/4
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest:
Principal at St James’ CE Academy
Father is St James’ Site Manager

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Clare Moore - In Attendance

Attendance at Meetings 2026/27: N/A
Attendance at Meetings 2025/26: 3/4
Business and/or Pecuniary Interest:
Vice Principal at St James’ CE Academy