Meet the Trust Local Committee

https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/143021#school-governance

Sarah Lewis – Co Chair and Foundation (25/6/24-24/6/28)

Sarah joined the Board of Governors in 2024 as a Foundation Governor. She has worked in education for over twenty years and has been guided by the belief that all children, regardless of background, deserve the very best education that we can provide to enable them to fulfil their potential.

She is an active member of St John’s Church in Clevedon, heading up the Community and Outreach Committee which looks to build links between the church and wider community.

James Cridland - Co-Chair and Parent Elected (9/5/25 - 8/5/29)

I become a governor at St. John’s because the school has always held a special place in my life. As a former pupil, I look back with real gratitude for the opportunities, friendships, and encouragement I received here, and I wanted to give something back to the community that shaped me. Becoming a governor feels like a way of helping to ensure today’s pupils have the same positive experiences and strong foundations for the future.

Alongside this, I run a successful financial advice business, and I’m proud to be part of the community that St. John’s serves. My hope is to bring both my personal connection and my professional experience to the role and supporting the school. Most of all, I see it as a chance to stay involved with a place that means a lot to me, and to help it continue to thrive for the next generation.

Jennifer Stirling - Foundation Appointed (27/3/25 - 26/3/29)

Jen is a foundation Governor passionate about upholding the ethos and values of the school.

Professionally she is a Programme Manager in financial services focusing on digital transformation. She has two sons who attend St John’s.

We have a vacancy for parent elected member.

This vacancy will be advertised in September 2026. Please see the school newsletter for the information or enquire at the school office, if you are a parent and are interested in supporting our school to be the best it can be.