Governance​

Meet the governors and discover what the governors do for Crompton House School

Welcome from the Chair of the Governors

On behalf of the Governors I would like to welcome you to our school. The Governors, teachers and all the staff form a team that is dedicated to providing not only a high standard of education for all of its students, but also the opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities which enrich their lives. You will see that the Governors bring with them a wide range of experience from outside the education system, from business, the Church of England and many other careers, which is fully utilised for the benefit of the students and school.

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The Governing Body is responsible for overseeing the management and the strategic direction of the school. The Governors are accountable to pupils, parents, Ofsted and the Local Authority for the school’s performance and the standard of teaching and learning at Crompton House School.

All governors are volunteers and are drawn from a wide variety of different backgrounds. Governors spend on average around 6 – 10 hours a month on school matters.

Our duties include:

  • Setting the Strategic Direction of Crompton House School
  • Setting of robust Policies to manage the school
  • Appointing, Challenging and Supporting the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team
  • Ensuring the best use of financial resources including approving the school budget
  • Reviewing the school’s progress against its development plan.

Crompton House Administrative Trustees have a duty to uphold the Trust Deed which donated the Crompton House building and site to the diocese of Manchester. They are not involved in the running of the school but must ensure that land and buildings are used in accordance with the Trust Deed. Four members of the  Administrative Trustees are appointed to the Governing Body. A vote is held by the Trustees to decide which four members will  represent the Trust on the governing body.

Local Governing Body 2024 - 2025

Mr R.A.W.Ballard
Ven K Smeeton (appointed September 2024)
Dr P Needham
Mrs L Roberts
Mr D Taylor
Mr G Benson
Mrs M P Swift (Secretary)
Rev D Ramble
Rev A Sheridan (appointed March 2024)

Other documents relating to Governance can be found on our trust website at https://www.cromptonhousetrust.org/trust/