Local Board

THPT Governance

Our model of governance is designed to ensure that all THPT schools are truly bringing out the best of all our children and young people and remain rooted in their local communities. Strong governance is essential in ensuring high educational standards and excellent provision. In line with the statutory responsibilities for multi academy trusts, statutory governance responsibilities are held by the Trust Board, who ultimately govern each of our schools. These responsibilities are delegated to the CEO and in turn executive leaders within the Trust, then to our Principals. These leaders hold responsibility for overall performance, financial viability, legal compliance and statutory duties.

More information about our Board of Trustees and wider governance can be found here.

Helping us to remain strongly connected to delivering for our communities, our Local Boards (LBs) have an important advisory role. They receive regular updates on school life and engage closely with stakeholders, particularly our children and young people, parents and our staff. LBs do not however represent statutory governance and have no statutory responsibilities.

More information about this school’s LB can be found below.

In order to remain at the forefront of professional practice, our Heads of Phase, on behalf of the CEO, line manage our school Principals and have responsibility for academy target setting and monitoring progress towards addressing improvement priorities as well as ensuring an effective culture of safeguarding.

More information about THPT’s executive leaders can be found here.

Current Local Board Members

Simon Bachelor

• Role: Chair of Local Board

• Term of Office: 9 December 2021 – 8 December 2025

• Additional Position: Chair

• Attendance (Academic Year 2024–25): —

Nicola Marsh

• Role: Parent Local Board Member

• Term of Office: 5 January 2022 – 4 January 2026

• Additional Position: Parent LGB

• Attendance (Academic Year 2024–25): 

Local Board Members Who Stood Down in Last 12 Months

Carys Smith

• Role: Staff Local Board Member

• Original Term of Office: 1 November 2022 – 10 March 2026

• Stepped Down: 23 September 2025

David Moroney

• Role: Local Board Member

• Original Term of Office: 11 March 2022 – 10 March 2026

• Stepped Down: 23 September 2025

Parents or Carers who wish to contact the Local Board Members, or who are interested in becoming a Local Board Member, should contact the school directly.