Governors
The Local Governing Body at St Thomas More Primary school currently consists of:
| Name | Role | Term of Office |
|---|---|---|
| Alison Templer (Chair) | Foundation Governor | 14/10/2022 - 13-10/2025 |
| Shirin Kumar | Foundation Governor | 04/11/2021 - 03/11/2025 |
| Pablo Callejo | Foundation Governor | 07/09/2022 - 06/09/2026 |
| Janice Relano | Foundation Governor | 08/02/2025 - 07/02/2029 |
| Sebastian Pupek | Foundation Governor | |
| Kinga Papiez | Foundation Governor | |
| Rania Naser | Staff Governor | 29/11/2024 - 28/11/2028 |
| Anand Kulkarni | Co-opted Governor | 05/092022 - 11/12/2025 |
| Rhian Pye | Parent Governor | 01/09/2023 / 31/07/2028 |
| Julieann Exley | Headteacher |
Previous Governor Information: ( Resigned in the last 12 months)
Rocio Vicens (Feb 2026)
Chris Robins (July 2025)
Marta Navas Mir (June 2025)
Liliane Asman (May 2025)
Louisa Steenberg (Oct 2025)
Rania Naser (Oct 2025)
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.
I have a concern/ issue/ problem. Who do I speak to? What process do I follow?
Every situation is unique, so please don’t hesitate to speak directly with the Headteacher.
I would like to become a Governor; what should I do?
You can find out more information about the role at Click here to discover more
If you wish to contact the Governors directly, please email the Chair of Governors on atempler@stthomas-more.org.uk
Contact the Governors:
Should you wish to contact the School Governors, you can email in the first instance - atempler@stthomas-more.org.uk
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see link below.
Scheme of Delegation
