Governor Diversity Statement
The governors of Twelve Apostles School believe it is important that the governing board reflects the diversity of our school community. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for our children and young people. Data currently collected on the diversity of the board, which is used to inform our recruitment and training needs to ensure that there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making. However, due to our relatively small board we do not publish this data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data.
Name of Governing Body: XII Apostles RC Primary School
The remit for the Governing Body is to:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Governing Body Composition:
| Type of Governor | No. |
|---|---|
| Foundation | 7 |
| Headteacher | 1 |
| Local Authority | 1 |
| Parent | 2 |
| Staff | 1 |
| Foundation Governor Vacancy | 1 |
| Names of Governors | Type of Governor | Term of Office | Date of appointment | Appointing Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tracey Whitton | Headteacher, Ex Officio Governor | From: 01.09.2023 To: |
n/a | |
| Mrs Paula Crawley (Chair) Elected Chair 19th June 2025 |
Foundation | 4 Years 1 year as Chair |
From: 04.07.2023 To: 03.07.2027 |
The Governing Body |
| Ms Christine Lovelady (Vice Chair) Elected Vice Chair 19th June 2025 |
Foundation | 4 Years 1 year as Vice Chair |
From: 01.11.2021 To: 31.08.2025 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Mrs Sharon Boon | Foundation | 4 years | From: 01.09.2023 To: 31.08.2027 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Mrs Anne Hanrahan | Foundation | 4 years | From: 20.06.2024 To: 19.06.2028 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Mrs Danielle Coburn | Foundation | 4 years | From: 10.10.20 To: 09.10.2024 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Mr Connor Rowlands | Staff | 4 years | From: 01.09.2022 To: 31.08.2026 |
Elected by Staff |
| Mrs Maxine Armes | Local Authority | 4 years | From: 22.09.2022 To: 23.09.2026 |
Nominated by Council and appointed by the Governing Body |
| Ms Jane Lovett | Foundation | 4 years | From: 26.10.2022 To: 25.10.2026 |
Liverpool Archdiocese |
| Mrs Meena Jesani | Parent | 4 years | From: 25.09.2023 To: 24.09.2027 |
Elected by Parents |
| Mrs Nicola Bickell | Parent | 4 years | From: 17.10.2024 To: 16.10.2028 |
Elected by Parents |
| Vacancy | Foundation Governor |
Full Governing Body Attendance Record 2025/26
| Name of Governor | Dates of Full Governing Body Meetings Attended | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.10.25 | 27.11.25 | 05.02.26 | 12.03.26 | 23.04.26 | 18.06.26 | |||||||||
| Clerk to Governors Helena Carmen | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Tracey Whitton (Headteacher) | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Paula Crawley (Chair) Foundation | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Sharon Boon (Foundation) | ||||||||||||||
| Ms Christine Lovelady Vice Chair (Foundation) | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Ann Hanrahan (Foundation) | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Danielle Coburn (Foundation) | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Debbie Davies (Foundation) | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Jane Lovett (Foundation) | ||||||||||||||
| Mr Connor Rowlands (Staff) | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Maxine Armes Local Authority Governor | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Meena Pindoria Jesani (Parent) | ||||||||||||||
| Mrs Bickell (Parent) | ||||||||||||||
| Name of Governor | Dates of Pay Committee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.11.25 | ||||||
| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Helena Carmen: Wigan Governor Services | ||||||
| Mrs Tracey Whitton HT |
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Headteacher Performance Management Reviewers
| Name of Governor | Type of Governor | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Paula Crawley | Foundation Governor | |||||
| Mrs Anne Hanrahan | Foundation Governor | |||||
| Mrs Nicola Bickell | Parent Governor | |||||
Specific Responsibilities
| Name of Governor | Responsibility | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jane Lovett | SEND* | |||||
| Mrs Sharon Boon | Safeguarding* | |||||
| Mrs Anne Hanrahan | Health and Safety* | |||||
| Mrs Danielle Coburn | Attendance/ Behaviour* | |||||
| Mrs Meena Pindoria-Jesani | Attendance/ Behaviour* | |||||
| Mrs Chris Lovelady | RE/ Curriculum* | |||||
| Maxime Armes | Well-Being | |||||
| Mr Rowlands | Well-Being | |||||
*statutory
Register of Interests 2025/26
Name |
Details of Pecuniary Interest |
Details of personal interest |
Mrs Tracey Whitton |
Husband an employee of Abtec Computer Solutions (School’s IT support Provider) |
Nil |
Ms Christine Lovelady |
Leigh and District U3A Trustee |
Nil |
Mrs Sharon Boon |
Nil | Trustee of Friends of XII Apostles Association |
Mrs Paula Crawley |
Business sole proprietor (Paula Crawley Education). |
Nil |
Mrs Maxine Armes |
Nil | Nil |
Mrs Meena Jesani |
Parent of a child in school | |
Mr Connor Rowlands |
Nil |
Teacher at XII Apostles RCPS |
Mrs Danielle Coburn |
Nil |
Parent of a child in school. |
Schedule of Meetings 2025-26
|
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Full Governing Body (In School) |
3rd October 2025 at 5.30pm |
5th February 2026 at 5:30pm |
23rd April 2026 at 5:30pm |
Pay Committee |
27th November 2025 at 5:00pm |
|
|
HT Performance Review |
9th October 2024 5:00pm in School |
Mid-Year Review TBC |
|
Governor Visits to School |
14th November 2025 AM |
4th March 2026 AM |
8th June 2026 PM |