Appleby Primary School
Governors
Welcome to our Governing Body page. Here you can find out about the work and role of the Governing Body at Appleby Primary School. Follow the links below to meet the governors and find out more.
The Role of the Governing Body
Important Information About Our Governors
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Chair of Governors |
Alan Green |
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Vice Chair of Governors |
Sarah Lightfoot |
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Clerk to Governors |
Jo Brookes |
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Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee |
Sarah Lightfoot |
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Chair of Finance, Health and Safety Committee |
Charlotte Birtles |
| Safeguarding Governor | Sarah Lightfoot |
| Attendance Governor | Sarah Lightfoot |
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Health & Safety Governor |
Mark Harling |
| Allergen Governor | Mark Harling |
| SEND Governor | Alan Green |
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Teaching and Learning Committee |
Finance Health and Safety Committee |
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Neal Banner (Vice Chair) Sarah Lightfoot David Spruce Alan Green Jennifer Tyson Andrew Burrell Vacancy |
David Spruce Charlotte Birtles Mark Harling Terry Caygill Julie Scott Debra Irving (Non voting Associate Member) Vacancy |
Governors Attendance Record
| Name | Governor Category | Term of Office Ends | Business & Pecuniary Interests | Attendance 2025/2026 Academic year |
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| David Spruce | Ex Officio | Headteacher, Appleby Primary School | 11/11 | |
| Sarah Lightfoot | Co-opted | 29/10/2027 |
Employee Appleby Grammar School Lightfoot Stonework - husband's business |
6/8 |
| Charlotte Birtles | Parent | 28/04/2029 |
Director Arnison & Company Solicitors Ltd Close family member is governor at Appleby Grammar School Close family member is governor at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School |
7/8 |
| Terry Caygill | Co-opted | 13/05/2030 | Deputy Head Teacher Appleby Primary School | 6/7 |
| Alan Green | Partnership | 30/03/2027 | Stem Ambassador | 7/8 |
| Debra Irving | Associate Member (non voting) |
School Business Manager, Appleby Primary School Spouse employed by Roland Hill Plumbing & Heating Engineers |
6/8 | |
| Lucy Berry | LA Governor | 13/05/2030 (resigned 07/09/2026) |
Exam Invigilator, Appleby Grammar School |
7/8 |
| Jennifer Tyson | Staff | 29/11/2027 | Teacher, Appleby Primary School | 8/8 |
| Neal Banner | Parent | 08/10/2028 | 6/8 | |
| Mark Harling | Community Governor | 27/11/2028 | 2/8 | |
| Julie Scott | Co-opted | 13/05/2030 | 1/2 | |
| Andrew Burrell | Co-opted | 13/05/2030 | 0/2 |