Academy Community Council (Governance)
We are a part of the Co-op Academies Trust, which is a multi-academy trust. Our Trust Board is legally responsible for the effective running of the whole Trust. To learn more about trust-level governance, please visit our Trust’s central website here.
Our Academy Community Council (ACC) is made up of our Community Council Members (CCMs) who are responsible for ensuring a high-quality student experience that meets the needs of our local community. Learn more about them below.
Community Council Members
Members
| Name | Date of Appointment | Appointing Body | Business/Personal Interests | Other Educational Memberships |
| Dr Ian J Cubbin | 31 May 2011 |
Academy Members |
Children previously attended school |
LJMU |
| Mr Grahame Bottle | 31 May 2011 |
Academy Members |
Granddaughter previously attended school |
None |
| Mrs Sarah Murphy | 17 April 2024 |
Academy Members |
Child previously attended school |
Our Lady & St Edwards Catholic Primary School |
Board of Trustees
| Name | Term of Office | Appointing Body | Responsibility / Link | Business/Personal Interests | Other Educational Memberships |
| Mrs Sarah Murphy | 12.12.2022 - 11.12.2026 |
Academy Members |
Chair of Trust Board; Vice Chair Curriculum Standards Committee; Link: Safeguarding |
Child previously attended school |
Our Lady & St Edwards Catholic Primary School |
| Mrs Zena Callister | 12.12.2022 - 11.12.2026 |
Academy Members |
Curriculum Standards Committee; Link: Number Faculty |
Child previously attended school |
Regional trainer for Lifetime Training |
| Dr Stephanie Gallard | 12.02.2025 - 11.02.2029 |
Academy Members |
Curriculum Standards Committee; Link: Science Faculty |
None |
None |
|
Dr Graham Downes |
11.04.2023 - 11.04.2026 |
Academy Members |
Finance, Audit & Risk Committee; Curriculum Standards Committee; Link: English Faculty |
Child attends school |
LJMU |
| Mr Iain Harrison | 30.06.2023 - 29.06.2027 |
Academy Members |
Chair Finance, Audit & Risk Committee; Link: Culture Faculty |
None |
None |
| Mr Duncan Redpath | 22.04.2023 - 21.04.2027 |
Co-opted by Trust Board |
Finance, Audit & Risk Committee; Link: Arts Faculty |
None |
None |
| Dr Linda Perry (née Watkins) | 12.02.2025 - 11.02.2029 |
Academy Members |
Curriculum Standards Committee; Link: Attendance, SEND |
Child attends school |
None |
What do Community Council Members do?
Our CCMs support our school leaders and help them make sure we provide the best possible education and life chances for our pupils. CCMs volunteer their time to help ensure we are working at our best, and it is a key responsibility to make sure that our schools understand the needs of their communities and that everyone who has an interest in the school is able to make their voice heard when decisions are being made.
As well as recruiting CCMs from our local communities, parents are welcome to apply for a role as a parent CCM. This exciting opportunity offers training and guidance to allow you to become an active member of our Academy Community Council and school community.
Become a Community Council Member
Interested in becoming a CCM? Register your interest here.
Contacting the Academy Community Council
Anyone in our community is welcome to contact the Academy Community Council to give them feedback or raise concerns. You can do this by:
Letter: Please enclose any letter in a sealed envelope and mark it as confidential and for the attention of the Academy Community Council, you can then give this to Reception, who will ensure it is delivered to the Chair of the ACC.