Governing Body
The Local Governing Body at Our Lady's school currently consists of:
| Name | Role | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tara Davies | Headteacher - Appointed by GB/board | Ongoing |
| Mrs Roisin Phillips | Chair of Local Governing Body Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service chair@ourladyscowley.co.uk |
29.08.2024 - 28.08.2028 |
| Miss Ellen McGillycuddy | Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service |
24.02.2025 - 23.02.2029 |
| Ms Kay Huntley | Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service |
28.05.2025 - 27.05.2029 |
| Sr Maria Debono | Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service |
01.03.2024 - 28.02.2028 |
| Ms Pat McGovern | Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service |
07.02.2025 - 06.02.2025 |
| Fr Harry Curtis | Foundation Governor Appointed by Birmingham Diocesan Education Service |
07.10.2025 - 06.10.2029 |
| Mrs Fiaza Dogar | Staff Governor - Elected by school staff | 17.04.2024 - 16.04.2028 |
| Ms Michelle Sackey | Parent Governor - Elected by Parents | 30.09.2025 -29.09.2029 |
| Parent Governor | Vacancy |
Previous Governors (resigned in the last 12 months):
Barbara Eichner-Parent Governor-August 2025.
About School Governors
School governors work with the Headteacher to make sure the school provides a high-quality education and runs effectively.
They focus on strategic leadership rather than day-to-day management. Their key responsibilities include:
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Setting the school’s vision, aims and policies
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Holding school leaders to account for pupils’ progress and staff performance
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Deciding how the school’s budget is spent and ensuring money is used wisely
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Appointing and dismissing staff, and hearing appeals or grievances
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Forming policies on the curriculum and collective worship
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Setting standards for behaviour and discipline
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Ensuring buildings and resources are safe, welcoming and fit for purpose
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Admissions and appeal processes
The governing board meets 5 times per year.
At least six Foundation Governors appointed by the Archbishop (or as many more are required to ensure that the number of Foundation Governors exceeds the number of all other Governors by at least 2.)
One Foundation Governor position must be made available to the Parish Priest
One member of staff
Two Parent Governors
The Headteacher
I have a concern, who do I speak to? What process do I follow?
Every situation is unique, so please don’t hesitate to speak directly with Mrs Davies
I would like to be a Governor, what should I do?
You can find out more information about the role at Click here to discover more
Please contact the school - click here
Contact the Governors
Should you wish to contact the School Governors, you can email chair@ourladyscowley.co.uk in the first instance, or write to Mrs Roisin Phillips, C/O Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2LF.
We believe each person is uniquely created by God with gifts to share, and we work to nurture these talents as a beacon of Catholic education in Oxfordshire.
PFMAC Organisational Structure
The Local Governing Body is entrusted, by the Board of Directors, with delegated authority within our school. Please see below for the current Scheme of Delegation.
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith. The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England and Wales with company number 9113542 and registered address Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG.
If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see link below.
