APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 1/9/21
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Executive Headteacher, Trustee
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS: Neil Orton, spouse, supply teacher for HMFA employed through OES. Executive Head and Head of Sutton Primary. Staff Member, LAB – Sutton Primary. Director – HMFA Enterprises Ltd. Staff Advisor to Board of Directors, Hereford Marches Federation of Academies
TERM OF OFFICE: 1/9/21 – 6/10/2029Â
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS:
Headteacher of Sutton Executive Headteacher at PencombeÂ
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 1/1/22
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Chair of Governors
MemberÂ
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:-
Trustee – Marden, Recreational Ground. Member – Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies
TERM OF OFFICE: 19/10/23 – 14/02/27
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 27/1/22
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Vice Chair of Governors, Trustee
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:- Spouse, member of Marden Pre-school Committee
TERM OF OFFICE: 19/10/23 – 31/08/26
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 01/09/2022
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Staff Governor
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS: Head of School – Marden Primary Academy
TERM OF OFFICE: 01/09/2022Â
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 26/5/20
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Parent Governor
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:- Spouse – Claire Williams, member of Marden Pre-school Committee
TERM OF OFFICE: 26/5/24 – 31/8/26
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 1/9/24
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:- Personal relationship with children attending Marden Primary Academy
TERM OF OFFICE: 1/9/24 – 31/8/28
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 1/1/14
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Governor
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:
Director – G.B Liners and Majority shareholderÂ
TERM OF OFFICE: 1/1/22 – 1/1/25
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
APPOINTED BY:
DATE APPOINTED: 1/1/15
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
HMFA Academy Trust Governor
Safeguarding Governor
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS: Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies’ Director’ representative – Marden Primary Academy. Director of Safeguarding – Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies. Director – Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies’ Enterprise
TERM OF OFFICE: 1/1/24 – 31/8/26
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS:
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 15/2/23
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
TBC
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:- Staff LLB Member – Sutton Primary Academy. Director of SEND – Lord Scudamore Academy. Staff LLB Member – Lord Scudamore Academy. Governor – Whitecross High School
TERM OF OFFICE: 15/2/23 – 14/2/27
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: TBC
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 31/1/25
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Governor
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:
Trustee – Marden Recreational Ground. Trustee Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies. Spouse, Karein Williams, employed by Herefordshire Council
TERM OF OFFICE: 31/1/25Â
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
APPOINTED BY: The Governing Body
DATE APPOINTED: 1/3/25
RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE GOVERNING BODY:
Parent Governor
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:
None
TERM OF OFFICE: 4/3/25 – 3/3/29
OTHER GOVERNING ROLES IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS: None
Governing bodies are the key strategic decision makers and vision setters in every school and academy. They are also a key part of the overall system for school accountability. Governing bodies have a vital role to play in driving up school and pupil performance and ensuring that resources are used well to give every child the best possible education. If you are interested in becoming a Governor of our school and you have any special skills or talents and the commitment to make a valid contribution to our governing body please contact the school.
Contact the Chair of the Governors – Mr Steve Miles-Â
c/o Marden Primary Academy
Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW
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MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024:
2 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
5 OUT OF POSSIBLE 5
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2022:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021:
6 OUT OF POSSIBLE 6
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024:
2 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
5 OUT OF POSSIBLE 5
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2022:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021:
5 OUT OF POSSIBLE 6
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024:
2 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2022:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021:
6 OUT OF POSSIBLE 6
APPOINTED 20TH OCTOBER 2022
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024:
2 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2022:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024:
2 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
3 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2022:
2 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021:
3 OUT OF POSSIBLE 6
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024:
1 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
3 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2022:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021:
6 OUT OF POSSIBLE 6
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024:
1 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2023:
4 OUT OF POSSIBLE 4
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2022:
2 OUT OF POSSIBLE 2
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024: Appointed 31/01/2025
  OUT OF POSSIBLEÂ
MEETINGS ATTENDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024: Appointed 01/09/25
   OUT OF POSSIBLEÂ
Governing bodies are the key strategic decision makers and vision setters in every school and academy. They are also a key part of the overall system for school accountability. Governing bodies have a vital role to play in driving up school and pupil performance and ensuring that resources are used well to give every child the best possible education. If you are interested in becoming a Governor of our school and you have any special skills or talents and the commitment to make a valid contribution to our governing body please contact the school.