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Governance

The school is part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust and the Academy Governance Committee (AGC) is part of the governance structure of the Trust which is responsible for overseeing strategic decisions of the school. The governance structure for the trust as a whole is outlined in the governance structure documents here.

As an Academy Governance Committee we work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure the best quality education is provided to every child. It is our responsibility to support, challenge, ask questions and ultimately represent the school community. The Academy Governance Committee acts as a ‘critical friend’ to the senior leadership team, questioning and challenging decisions in a constructive and professional way.

Academy Governance Committees have key roles in relation to: providing support, monitoring and challenge around educational experience and performance; church, community and stakeholder engagement and supporting alignment with Trust strategy, approach, ethos and values.

 

 

The AGC Members meet regularly, visit the school when possible and during special events. As a team, we are able to support the school to function well and strive to provide a high standard of education.

As a Church of England Academy (part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust) all the AGC Members support the school in being a place of inclusive welcome and education for everyone.

The St John’s AGC is made up of Foundation (Church) AGC Members, Parent AGC Members, Community AGC Members and Staff AGC Members plus the Vicar of St Christopher's Church. We meet six times a year as a committee; our joint aim is to make sure the school provides the best education and learning experience possible so that our children can achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The AGC Chair is - to be confirmed

Address: c/o The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust, St James CofE Academy, Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9PF

Kate Cossey - AGC Vice Chair (kate.cossey@stjohns.covmat.org)

Address: c/o The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust, St James CofE Academy, Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9PF

AGC Meeting Dates

 
  Day:  Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
Date: 22.09.26 17.11.26 12.01.27 02.03.27 27.04.27 22.06.27
Time 5.45pm 5.45pm 5.45pm 5.45pm 5.45pm 5.45pm

St John's AGC Membership and Attendance

 
 
St John's CofE AGC Membership 2026-27
Category Title First Name Last Name Position Start Date Re-appt End Date Appointed By Attendance 2026/27
Foundation Rev Andrew March Vicar 18.09.12 Ex-officio DBE
Foundation Vacancy
Foundation Mrs Elizabeth Morshead 24.02.2023 23.02.2027 DBE
Foundation Vacancy
Foundation Miss Kate Stranks 29.01.2024 28.01.2028 DBE
Parent Mr  Matt Elliott 14.11.2025 13.11.2029 Elected by Parents
Parent Mrs Stephanie Gilmour-Jones Vice Chair 12.10.2023 11.10.2027 Elected by Parents
Staff Laura  Stevenson ex-officio N/a - Ex-officio
Staff Sara Henderson 24.10.2023 23.10.2027 Staff
Staff Joanne Ward 24.10.2023 23.10.2027 Staff
Associate
Associate
Clerk
AGC Members who have resigned in the last 12 months Appointed By Attendance 2026/27
Foundation Mrs Kate Cossey 07.02.2022 06.02.2026 DBE 2/3
Foundation Mr Rory McIntyre Chair 15.10.21 15.10.2025 20.07.2026 DBE

Leadership and AGC Member Register of Interests

St Johns CofE Academy
Register of Interests 2025-26
DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS
23/09/2025 Elizabeth Morshead 24/02/2023 1 DBE Nil Return
23/09/2025 Joanne Ward 24/10/2023 1 DBE Nil Return
23/09/2025 Rory McIntyre 15/10/2021 2 DBE Nil Return
23/09/2025 Kate Cossey 07/02/2022 1 DBE Nil Return
23/09/2025 Laura Stevenson N/a Ex-Officio Nil Return
20/11/2025 Sam Walton N/a ABP     ABP - Leigh CofE Academy & St John's CofE Academy    
23/09/2025 Kate Stranks 29/01/2024 1 DBE Nil Return
23/09/2025 Stephanie Gilmour Jones 12/10/2023 1 Elected by Parents Nil Return
23/09/2025 Sara Henderson 24/10/2023 1 Elected by Staff Nil Return
18/11/2025 Andy March 18/09/2012 N/a Ex-Officio Nil Return
08/12/2025 Mat Elliott 14.11.2025 1 Elected by Parents Nil Return
AGC Members who have left in the last 12 months
DATE OF DECLARATION NAME Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed By BUSINESS / PECUNIARY INTERESTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS START & (CESSATION) DATE OF INTEREST RELATIONSHIPS
18/11/2024 Philip Wallace 24/10/2022 1 - ceased 24.06.25 Elected by Parents E.ON (Energy, employee) 01.11.1997      
05/11/2024 Susan Camps 15/03/2018 3 - ceased 08.08.2025 DBE Nil Return