Governance

In September 2023, The Keys Academy Trust appointed a Local Governing Board (LGB) of St Cecilia's CE Primary School to act on behalf of the Trustees. 

 

An Interim Academy Committee (IAC) was previously appointed by the Trust and operated with effect from 1st January 2023.

 

David Horrocks (Trust Appointed Governor) is the Chair of the Local Governing Board with other Governors as follows;

 

Hester Wooller, Executive Headteacher (CEO The Keys Academy Trust)
Louise Cole (Foundation Governor)
Keran Gill (Staff Governor)
Yvonne Smith (Trust Appointed Governor)
Rev'd Joel Knight (Trust Appointed Governor)
James Kirby (Parent Governor)
Charlotte Drablow (Parent Governor)
Sam Tanna-Korn (Foundation Governor)
The contact email for the Chair of Governors is: chairofgovernors@st-cecilias.wokingham.sch.uk 

 

Governing Board Diversity Data
As a school we recognise that a diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. We regularly collect diversity information from our governors and, depending on current data, can use this to:
·        target recruitment to address gaps in experience and diversity
·        develop and adapt board practices to ensure full participation
·        prioritise training and awareness-raising in identified areas
·        address potential ‘blind spots’ through seeking wider advice and perspectives on current and upcoming  opportunities, challenges and risks
However, we are unable to publish this information as it would mean that individual members of our governing body are identifiable. 
Name
Other Relevant Interest (As at November 2025)
 David Horrocks  Chair and Trustee of The Keys Academy Trust, Trustee of the PCC of St James' Church Barkham, Director of Horrocks Technology 
Hester Wooller CEO of TKAT
Yvonne Smith Assistant Headteacher at the Holt School
Keran Gill Assistant Headteacher/ Class Teacher at St Cecilia's
Joel Knight Governance role at Christ Church Wokingham
Louise Cole None
Charlotte Drablow Child attends the school
James Kirby Parent of child attending the school
Sam Tanna-Korn Foundation governor at St Paul's Junior School in Wokingham, ex-officio chair of the PCC of St Paul's Church, Wokingham and the associated St Paul's Parish Rooms Trust.
Safeguarding Governor - Louise Cole
SEND Governor - Yvonne Smith
Pupils Premium Governor - Yvonne Smith
PE and Sports Premium Governor - Rev'd Joel Knight 
Health and Safety Governor - Charlotte Drablow
Name
From
to
David Horrocks 1-Sept-23 31-Aug-27
Hester Wooller 1-Jan-23  
Yvonne Smith 1-Sept-23 31-Aug-26
Louise Cole 1-Sept-23 31-Aug-27
Keran Gill 1-Sept-23 31-Aug-27
Joel Knight 21-Sept-23 20-Sept-27
James Kirby 30-Oct-23 29-Oct-27
Charlotte Drablow 14-May-25 04-Nov-29
Sam Tanna-Korn 22-Sept-25 21-Sept-29
The following governors left the LGB/IAC in the last 12 months: 

 

Name
Category 
End Date

Alex Powley

Trust Appointed

30-09-23

Julia Mead

Trust Appointed

30-09-23

Richard Thomas

Head of School

30-09-23

Richard Lamey

 Foundation Governor

31-08-24

John McKehon

Parent Governor

25-10-24

Name 
Attendance (2024-25)
David Horrocks 100%
Hester Wooller 50%
Louise Cole 100%
Yvonne Smith 100%
Joel Knight 83%
Keran Gill 67%
Charlotte Drablow 100%
James Kirby 67%