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
| Name | Category | How Appointed | Term of Office | Positions Held | Attendance (24/25) |
| Elizabeth Hayden | LAB Member | Appointed by Trustees | 05/11/25 – 04/11/29 | Chair; Safeguarding Link; Inclusion Link | n/a |
| Nick Middleton | LAB Member | Appointed by Trustees | 21/09/24 – 21/09/28 | Vice Chair; Standards Link | 4 / 5 |
| Tracy Foy | Principal | Ex officio | 01/09/25 – Resignation | n/a | |
| John Anchor | LAB Member | Appointed by Trustees | 21/09/24 – 22/09/28 | 5 / 5 | |
| Zena Billington | Parent LAB Member | Elected by Parents | 11/10/23 – 10/10/27 | 3 / 5 | |
| Sahra Hakim | Parent LAB Member | Elected by Parents | 29/09/23 – 28/09/27 | 4 / 5 | |
| Diane Delaney | Staff LAB Member | Elected by Staff | 21/05/24 – 20/05/28 | 4 / 5 | |
| Nadeem Iqbal | LAB Member | Appointed by Trustees | 23/10/25 – 22/10/29 | n/a |
Members who Resigned or Ended Terms (2024/25)
| Name | Category | How Appointed | Term End Date | Attendance (24/25) |
| James Wilson | Principal | Ex Officio | 31/08/25 | 5 / 5 |
| Helen Stevenson | LAB Member | Appointed by Trustees | 31/08/25 | 5 / 5 |
| Tariq Rafique | LAB Member | Appointed by Trustees | 21/07/25 (Resigned) | 4 / 5 |
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.