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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.

Our AGC Chair is Rory McIntyre and our Vice-Chair is Kate Cossey.

 

Rory McIntyre - AGC Chair (rory.mcintyre@stjohns.covmat.org)

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

Day: Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
Date: 23.09.25 18.11.25 20.01.26 10.03.26 28.04.26 23.06.26
Time 5.45pm - 7.45pm 5.45pm - 7.45pm 5.45pm - 7.45pm 5.45pm - 7.45pm 5.45pm - 7.45pm 5.45pm - 7.45pm

St John's AGC Membership and Attendance

St John's CofE AGC Membership 2025-26
                   
Category Title First Name Last Name Position Start Date Re-appt End Date Appointed By Attendance 2024/25
Foundation Rev Andrew March Vicar 18.09.12   Ex-officio DBE 4/6
Foundation Mr Rory McIntyre Chair 15.10.21 15.10.2025 14.10.2029 DBE 6/6
Foundation Mrs Elizabeth Morshead   24.02.2023   23.02.2027 DBE 5/6
Foundation Mrs Kate Cossey   07.02.2022   06.02.2026 DBE 4/6
Foundation Miss Kate Stranks   29.01.2024   28.01.2028 DBE 5/6
Parent Mr Matt Elliott   14.11.2025   13.11.2029 Elected by Parents N/a
Parent Mrs Stephanie Gilmour-Jones Vice Chair 12.10.2023   11.10.2027 Elected by Parents 3/6
Staff   Laura Stevenson       ex-officio N/a - Ex-officio 6/6
Staff   Sara Henderson   24.10.2023   23.10.2027 Staff 6/6
Staff   Joanne Ward   24.10.2023   23.10.2027 Staff 3/6
Associate                  
Associate                  
Clerk   Belinda Lowe   02.09.2024        
AGC Members who have resigned in the last 12 months               Appointed By Attendance 2024/25
Parent Mr Philip Wallace   24.10.2022   22.09.2025 Parents 4/6
Foundation Mrs Susan Camps   15.03.18 15.03.22 & 29.01.2024 08.08.2025 DBE 4/6

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